Market Update: Benchmark Indices Close Higher on Thursday Trading Session

The stock market saw a positive day of trading on Thursday, with both the Sensex and Nifty closing higher. The Sensex closed at 70,865.10, up by 0.51%, while the Nifty surged by 0.5% to close at 21,255.05. Market volatility, as indicated by India VIX, also saw a slight decrease.

Nifty Media, Nifty Energy, Nifty PSU Bank, and Nifty Metal were among the top gainers for the day. On the other hand, BPCL, Power Grid, and Britannia were among the top gaining stocks, while Bajaj Auto, Bajaj Finance, and Axis Bank were among the top losing stocks from the Nifty 50.

Overall market sentiment was positive, with 1622 stocks advancing compared to 432 stocks declining. The broader market also saw gains, with Nifty Midcap surging by 1.69% and Nifty Smallcap soaring by 1.94%.

It was a day of optimism in the stock market, with investors looking forward to potential profit-making opportunities. Stay tuned for more updates and analysis on the financial markets.