After four days of decline, the stock market closed with a rise today. (symbolic photo)
Stock Market Closing Today, 19 December: The stock market closed with a rise today, breaking its four-day losing streak. Today the Sensex closed at the level of 84,929.36 points with a gain of 0.53% i.e. 447.55 points. Whereas Nifty closed at the level of 25,966.40 points with a gain of 0.58% i.e. 150.85 points. Let us know today’s top gainer and loser shares.
Big reasons for the rise in the market today
- Indian shares opened higher on Friday after soft US inflation data boosted expectations of further easing by the Federal Reserve next year.
- Indian shares followed gains in Asian markets and a comeback on Wall Street.
- FIIs became net buyers. On the institutional front, foreign institutional investors were net buyers for the second consecutive session.
- The Indian rupee strengthened in early trade on Friday, rising 24 paise to 89.96 against the US dollar, supported by corporate dollar inflows and softer crude oil prices.
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Know how many shares were traded in NSE
Today 3,213 shares were traded on NSE. Of these, 2,186 shares closed with gains. Whereas 940 shares closed with a decline. Apart from this, there was no difference in the rates of 87 shares.
today’s top gainer shares
Shares of Shriram Finance today closed at Rs 905.10 with a rise of Rs 35.65. Shares of Max Health today closed at Rs 1,076 with a rise of Rs 27.50.
BEL shares today closed at Rs 393 with a rise of Rs 9.55.
Shares of Tata Motors Passenger Vehicle today closed at Rs 354.20 with a rise of Rs 8.40.
Shares of Power Grid Corporation today closed at Rs 263.25 with a gain of about Rs 5.30.
Today’s top loser shares
Shares of HCL Tech today closed at Rs 1,641.80 with a fall of Rs 19.60.
Hindalco shares today closed at Rs 853.75 with a fall of Rs 2.95.
Shares of Kotak Bank today closed at Rs 2,159.60 with a fall of about Rs 5.
JSW Steel shares today closed at Rs 1,080 with a fall of Rs 2.20.
ICICI Bank shares today closed at Rs 1,354.30 with a fall of Rs 2.50.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice in any way. ET NOW Swadesh recommends its readers and viewers to consult their financial advisors before taking any money-related decisions.
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