India Stock Market Update

India's stock market closed higher on Friday, boosted by gains in the auto, IT, and banking sectors.

Market Performance

• NSE: Nifty 50 rose by 0.35%.
• BSE: Sensex 30 increased by 0.33%.

Top Performers (Nifty 50)

• Dr Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd: +2.53% (34.30 points) to 1,389.45
• Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd: +2.48% (73.80 points) to 3,049.45
• IndusInd Bank Ltd: +2.30% (21.45 points) to 953.40

Worst Performers (Nifty 50)

• Hindalco Industries Ltd: -1.81% (11.35 points) to 617.40
• Coal India Ltd: -1.58% (6.10 points) to 380.50
• State Bank Of India: -1.58% (12.80 points) to 799.65

Top Performers (BSE Sensex 30)

• Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd: +2.47% to 3,050.00
• IndusInd Bank Ltd: +2.41% to 954.60
• Tata Motors Ltd: +1.73% to 753.65

Worst Performers (BSE Sensex 30)

• State Bank Of India: -1.37% to 800.50
• Tata Steel Ltd: -0.93% to 139.05
• UltraTech Cement Ltd: -0.72% to 11,375.05

Market Breadth

On the NSE, falling stocks numbered 1,291 while advancing stocks were 1,197. On the BSE, 1,949 stocks fell and 1,838 rose, with 116 unchanged.

Volatility and Commodities

The India VIX fell by 5.72% to 13.23.
– Gold Futures: -0.51% to $2,640.44 per troy ounce.
– Crude Oil: +0.45% to $69.93 per barrel (February delivery), +0.33% to $73.09 (March Brent).

Currency Update

• USD/INR: +0.37% to 85.59
• EUR/INR: +0.65% to 89.15
• US Dollar Index Futures: +0.03% to 107.92