19 May 2025 | 08:23:04 AM IST
Indian markets closed lower on Friday, weighed down by profit booking in financial and IT stocks.
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Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: The Indian market closed lower on Friday, dragged down by profit booking in heavyweight financial and IT stocks after a strong rally earlier in the week. The BSE Sensex slipped 200.15 points, or 0.24%, to close at 82,330.59, while the NSE Nifty fell 42.30 points, or 0.17%, to settle at 25,019.80.
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Indian markets closed lower on Friday, weighed down by profit booking in financial and IT stocks. However, midcap, smallcap, and rate-sensitive sectors remained resilient. Market sentiment stayed optimistic amid easing global tensions and hopes of interest rate cuts. Meanwhile, US and European markets continued their upward momentum, and key Indian stocks witnessed heightened activity and strong buying interest.
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