Indian equity benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty, started the week on a strong note amid firm global cues, with crude oil dipping below USD 100. While the 30-share BSE Sensex added 720.47 points or 0.95 per cent to start the session at 76,135.82, the Nifty added 220.95 points to open at 23,940.25. In the last trading session, the Sensex closed at 75,415.35 and the Nifty 50 at 23,719.30. Similarly, the broader indices traded in the red in the opening session. While the BSE Midcap Select Index was up by 163.92 points, the BSE Smallcap Select Index added 75.09 points or 0.90 per cent, to trade at 8,442.29.
From the Sensex pack, M&M, Bajaj Finance, Eternal, L&T, and HDFC Bank were in green with M&M leading the pack by gaining 2.20 per cent in the early trade. On the other hand, TCS and Sun Pharma were among the top losers, with TCS being the top loser by falling over 0.69 per cent.
In early trade, market breadth was positive, with 2,113 stocks advancing against 370 stocks declining on the NSE. 114 stocks remained unchanged.
