Nifty today - 10 things to know with detail
- 1. Nifty 50 index closed at 17,647.50 on September 20, 2021, up by 0.36% from the previous trading session.
- 2. The Nifty opened at 17,603.15 and touched an intraday high of 17,671.80 before settling at the closing level.
- 3. The Nifty 50 index consists of the top 50 companies listed on the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) based on market capitalization.
- 4. Some of the top gainers on the Nifty today included Tata Motors, Hindalco Industries, and Tata Steel, while losers included Bharti Airtel, HDFC Bank, and Reliance Industries.
- 5. Sector-wise, the Nifty Metal index was the top performer, gaining 1.93%, followed by the Nifty Auto index which rose by 1.61%. On the other hand, the Nifty Bank index was the top loser, down by 0.74%.
- 6. The overall market sentiment was positive today, with buying interest seen in metal and auto stocks. However, banking stocks faced selling pressure.
- 7. Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) were net buyers in the Indian equity markets today, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net sellers.
- 8. The Indian rupee strengthened against the US dollar, with the USD/INR exchange rate closing at 73.65 on September 20, 2021.
- 9. Global cues were mixed, with Asian markets trading mostly higher and European markets showing a mixed trend. US stock futures were also trading in positive territory.
- 10. Overall, the Nifty showed resilience and closed in the green, supported by buying in select sectors. Investors are closely watching global developments and domestic macroeconomic data for further cues.