Stock Market Close Highlights, Wednesday, December 11, 2024: Benchmark equity indices, BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty50, settled on a positive note on Wednesday. The 30-share Sensex settled at 81,526.14, up 16.09 points or 0.02 per cent. The index traded in the range of 81,742.37 - 81,383.42 today.
The NSE Nifty50, on the other hand, ended higher by 31.75 points or 0.13 per cent at 24,641.80. Nifty50 was seen at a day's high of 24,691.75, while the day's low was quoted at 24,583.85.
26 out of the 50 constituent stocks of Nifty50 ended in the green, with gains led by Trent, Bajaj Finance, Britannia, Shriram Finance, and Hero MotorCorp, up to 2.50 per cent. Conversely, JSW Steel, Adani Ports, NTPC, State Bank of India, and Axis Bank were among the 23 stocks that ended lower, with a fall of up to 1.48 per cent. IndusInd Bank was notably the only stock among the Nifty constituents that ended on a flat note on Monday.
Among the broader markets, Nifty Midcap100 and Nifty Smallcap100 indices ended higher by 0.27 per cent and 0.38 per cent, respectively.
Sectoral indices largely finished in the green, with Banks and Media being notable exceptions. Top performers among sectoral indices included Nifty Auto, FMCG, IT and Consumer Durables.
Notably, Sanjay Malhotra officially assumed office as the 26th governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for a three-year term, succeeding Shaktikanta Das, who served as RBI governor for six years.
 "Market Close Highlights: Sensex ends flat at 81,526; Nifty at 24,641; Banks dip, FMCG, Auto gain")
