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Indian equity markets experienced a decline on Friday, as a combination of factors including weakness in metal, oil-linked, PSU bank, and realty stocks contributed to the downturn. The persistent depreciation of the rupee further dampened market sentiment throughout the session.
The Sensex, a key indicator of the Indian stock market, slipped 160.73 points or 0.21% to settle at 75,237.99. The Nifty, another widely followed index, declined 46.10 points or 0.19% to end at 23,643.50. This decline in both indices marked a lower close for the Indian equity markets on the day.
| Index | Previous Close | Current Close | Change | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensex | 75,398.72 | 75,237.99 | -160.73 | -0.21% |
| Nifty | 23,689.60 | 23,643.50 | -46.10 | -0.19% |
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Investor Takeaway
Investors should be cautious and monitor the market closely due to the persistent rupee depreciation.
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