Markets end three-day rally as metal and IT stocks decline
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- 0.36
- 296.59 points
- 0.36
- 82,269.78
- 0.39
- 98.25 points
- 0.39
- 25,320.65
- 2,424 stocks advanced
Equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty closed lower on Friday, ending a three-day rally. The BSE Sensex fell 296.59 points (0.36%) to 82,269.78, while the NSE Nifty dropped 98.25 points (0.39%) to 25,320.65. Heavy selling in metal and IT sectors, driven by profit booking ahead of the Budget 2026-27, contributed to the decline.
Despite the bearish trend, buying in select blue-chip stocks helped mitigate losses amid ongoing rupee weakness.
• 2,424 stocks advanced while 1,783 declined on the BSE.
• The Sensex tumbled 625.34 points at its lowest during the session.
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