Market: Indices
25 May 2007
The markets closed on an impressive note outperforming most of its Asian peers. After opening with a gap down of around 170 points, it showed smart recovery and ended the day with good gains. The uptrend was boosted by capital goods, IT and FMCG goods. Suzlon was the star of the day after it bagged the RePower deal.
Sensex ended up 120.34 points or 0.85% at 14338.45, and the Nifty was up 43.25 points or 1.03% at 4248.15. About 1373 shares have advanced, 1142 shares declined, and 87 shares are unchanged.
The BSE Midcap Index ended at 6,143.14 up 42.67 points or 0.7%.
The BSE Smallcap Index ended at 7,265.92 up 64.17 points or 0.89%.
The BSE Capital Goods Index was up 2.53% at 10,512.75. Carborundum, SKF India, Larsen, BEML and KEC Infrastructure closed higher.
The BSE Health Care Index was up 0.20% at 3,746.02. Glenmark, Orchid Chemical, Ipca Labs, Nicholas Pirama and Wyeth closed higher.
