Nifty, Sensex post strong gains led by metals, PSU banks
MUMBAI: The Indian equity benchmarks posted strong gains on Friday, led by gains in metals and PSU bank stocks.
At the closing bell, Sensex gained 316 points, or 0.38 per cent to settle at 82,814. Nifty added 116 points, or 0.46 per cent, to close at 25,571.
Nifty Midcap 100 index performed in line with the benchmark as it gained 0.48 per cent, while the NSE Smallcap 100 declined 0.11 per cent. Nifty Next50 surged 0.62 per cent.
Sectoral indices traded mostly in the green except Nifty IT, the major loser, down 0.98 per cent and media, down 0.28 per cent. All other indices were in green, with PSU bank being the major gainer, up 1.68 per cent. Nifty Metal gained 1.25 per cent.
 
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