Despite sharp declines in several heavyweight sectors, a handful of Nifty constituents managed to close in the green today, offering pockets of resilience amid heavy selling pressure on the benchmark.
Key Highlights:
- BEL advanced 0.89% to ₹448.65, topping the list with a massive traded value of ₹11,546.99 crore on volumes of 255.58 lakh shares.
- ONGC gained 0.64% to ₹281.50, registering ₹14,717.01 crore turnover.
- SUNPHARMA rose 0.54% to ₹1,746.40 with ₹4,295.78 crore in value.
Top Nifty Gainers:
| Symbol | LTP | % Chg | Volume (Lakhs) | Value (₹ Crores) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEL | 448.65 | 0.89 | 255.58 | 11546.99 |
| ONGC | 281.50 | 0.64 | 520.26 | 14717.01 |
| SUNPHARMA | 1746.40 | 0.54 | 24.72 | 4295.78 |
The limited gains came primarily from defence, oil & gas, and pharmaceuticals — sectors that showed relative strength even as the broader index declined sharply.
Market participants will now watch global cues and upcoming domestic data for the next directional trigger.