Inventory markets retreated Monday as international commerce conflict issues snapped a short restoration rally, with the benchmark Sensex falling 217.41 factors or 0.29 per cent to shut at 74,115.17, whereas the Nifty 50 dipped 92.20 factors or 0.41 per cent to finish at 22,460.30.
The indices started the session on a constructive observe, with Nifty reaching an intraday excessive of twenty-two,676 earlier than encountering resistance on the 20-day Exponential Shifting Common. Nonetheless, promoting strain intensified within the second half of buying and selling, dragging the market decrease amid renewed issues over international commerce tensions and weak cues from Asian markets.
Prime gainers
Energy Grid Company of India Ltd. led the gainers, surging 3.12 per cent to ₹271.40 as traders sought defensive bets amid market volatility. Hindustan Unilever Ltd. (HUL) adopted, rising 1.99 per cent to ₹2,247.75, supported by robust demand for FMCG shares.
Infosys Ltd. gained 1.01 per cent to shut at ₹1,702.75, benefitting from stability in IT sector earnings expectations. Nestlé India Ltd. superior 0.66 per cent to ₹2,252.00, whereas Asian Paints Ltd. added 0.45 per cent to finish at ₹2,279.30.
Prime losers
IndusInd Financial institution Ltd. emerged as the largest loser, falling 3.86 per cent to ₹900.60 resulting from profit-booking after final week’s rally. Zomato Ltd. slipped 2.58 per cent to ₹211.20 amid issues over meals supply sector development.
Larsen & Toubro Ltd. (L&T) declined 2.10 per cent to ₹3,177.45, weighed down by weak spot in infrastructure shares. Titan Firm Ltd. dropped 1.83 per cent to ₹3,026.70, whereas Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M) misplaced 0.97 per cent to ₹2,701.75.
The broader market sentiment remained cautious, with traders monitoring geopolitical dangers and key inflation knowledge anticipated later this week.