The benchmark indices began the trading day, Wednesday, under volatility. At 10.05 am, the BSE Sensex, was down 41.70 points or 0.14% at 29,868.52. The NSE Nifty50 index was down 4.75 points or 0.05% at 9,233.10. The Sensex failed to hold at 30000 level which it had crossed at the start of session.
The BSE Mid-Cap index was up 0.35%. The BSE Small-Cap index advanced 0.72%. Both these indices outperformed the Sensex.
The overall market health was strong. On the BSE, 1,202 shares rose and 473 shares declined. A total of 71 shares were unchanged.
Cipla, RIL, NTPC, Tata Steel were the top gainers while HDFC, Dr Reddy's, ITC and Asian Paints were the biggest laggards on BSE Sensex.
U.S share markets closed with minute gains on Wednesday, 4 April 2017, ahead of a key meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Jinping on 6 & 7 April 2017.
Indian rupee is trading lower by 13 paise at 70.60 per dollar against Wednesday's close 70.47.
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