Sensex rises for fifth day as Nifty closes at 23,961
The benchmark indices gained strength on Wednesday, Nov 4, driven by sharp increases in FMCG, realty, and metal shares.
The benchmark indices ended higher for the fifth consecutive day on Wednesday, Nov 4, according to Business Standard. The Sensex rose 383.55 points, or 0.5 per cent, to close at 77,301.40.
The Nifty50 gained 149.75 points, or 0.63 per cent, to reach 23,960.60. Bharat Electronics, Adani Enterprises, and Titan Company were the top gainers within the Nifty50 index.
In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap 100 rose 1.55 per cent, while the Nifty SmallCap 100 increased by 2.0 per cent.
Sector-wise performance showed that Nifty Media, Nifty Metal, Nifty FMCG, and Nifty Realty outperformed. The Nifty IT index was the only sectoral loser, declining by over 1 per cent.