Closing at 65,940.27, the Sensex experienced a decline of 36.57 points, while the Nifty ended 6.00 points lower at 19,790.55. Within the Nifty companies, 19 witnessed advances, but 31 showed declines.
Nifty, opening on a flat note due to the US holiday yesterday and a half-trading day today, displayed resilience in a narrow range trade yesterday, closing marginally down by 5 points but maintaining a position above the crucial 19800 mark.
The Sensex marked a 5.43-point downturn, closing at 66,017.81, while the Nifty followed suit with a 9.85-point decline, settling at 19,802.00. Among Nifty companies, 25 witnessed advances, while 25 faced declines.
Indian stocks were in the green, though marginally, at the opening bell Wednesday. The upside was likely limited due to overnight losses in the global benchmark US market.
Indian stock benchmarks kicked off Tuesday's trade in the green after a lull in the previous session, largely tracking firm overnight gains in the US markets.
At the closing bell, the BSE Sensex reported a dip of 139.58 points, settling at 65,655.15, while the NSE Nifty declined by 37.80 points, closing at 19,694.00.
Indian stock indices started fresh week largely on a steady note, with weak cues from global benchmark US markets coupled with uncertainty over monetary policy rates in the US.
The benchmark BSE Sensex witnessed a downturn, shedding 187.75 points to close at 65,794.73. Similarly, the NSE Nifty50 retreated by 33.40 points, settling at 19,731.80.
The Sensex began the day 64.61 points down at 65,889.67, while the Nifty started 9.80 points lower at 19,758.75. The opening figures indicated a mixed trend among Nifty companies, with 35 advancing and 14 declining.
Sensex soared by 306.55 points, reaching 65,982.48, while Nifty exhibited strength, closing 89.75 points higher at 19,765.20. The bullish momentum was further highlighted by advances outnumbering declines among Nifty companies.