ET Market Watch: Nifty, Sensex finish flat on month-to-month F&O expiry day
One other flattish day for India markets: Sensex closed at 74,612 (+10 pts), Nifty at 22,545 (-2.5 pts) as banking features offset auto losses on month-to-month expiry day.
Banking Shares Rise: RBI’s eased lending norms boosted financials; Bajaj Finance +2.4%, HDFC Financial institution +1%.
Auto Shares Fall: Sector dropped 1.6% as Tata Motors, M&M, Bajaj Auto declined over 2% every.
UltraTech Inventory fell 5% after sudden entry into wires & cables enterprise, sparking a sector-wide selloff.
Broader Market: Nifty Midcap 100 -1.2%, Nifty Smallcap 100 -1.8%, with small shares hit more durable.
International Cues: Nasdaq Futures +0.6%, S&P 500 Futures +0.5%, whereas Trump’s tariff threats weighed on European markets.
Asian Markets Blended: Japan’s Nikkei +0.3%, Cling Seng -0.3%, Shanghai Composite +0.2%, Kospi -0.7%.
