Stock Market at Close: Sensex, Nifty Rise for 4th consecutive session; Wipro, M&M Up 4%

The Indian benchmark indices ended on a positive note on February 16, 2024, rising for the fourth consecutive session. At close, Sensex gained 376 points at 72,426.64 while Nifty added 129 points and ended the session at 22,040.70.

Around 1549 stocks advanced and 1005 declined while 103 stocks remained unchanged in the stock market.

Among sectors, except PSU Bank, oil & gas, and power, all other indices are trading in the green with auto, capital goods, pharma, IT, and realty up 1-2 percent.

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Asian markets end higher

Hong Kong markets led gains in the Asian stock market on February 16, 2024, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 hitting a fresh 34-year high as it attempted to scale its all-time peak, CNBC reported. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index climbed 2.41%. In Australia, the S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.69% to close at 7,658.3, while South Korea’s Kospi climbed 1.27% to end at 2,624.73.

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European markets rise

Major European markets were trading in the green. FTSE added 0.67 percent at 7,648.92 while CAC gained 0.51 percent at 7,782.98. German DAX was up 0.7 percent at 17,166.62.

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