Stocks advance on New Year Day on positive macro data, govt infra push

Stocks advance on New Year Day on positive macro data, govt infra push

The broader NSE Nifty closed 14.05 points, or 0.12%, higher at 12,182.50 with 23 of its constituents ending in the green.

FPJ BureauUpdated: Thursday, January 02, 2020, 08:24 AM IST
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New Delhi: Stock markets started the New Year on a positive note with benchmark index Sensex gaining 52.28 points or 0.13% to close at 41,306.02 on Wednesday as financials, IT, FMCG and power stocks advanced.

The broader NSE Nifty closed 14.05 points, or 0.12%, higher at 12,182.50 with 23 of its constituents ending in the green.

PowerGrid was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, spurting 2.76%, followed by NTPC, M&M, L&T, Hindustan Unilever, HDFC, and Infosys.

On the other hand, Titan fell the most by 2.76%, followed by IndusInd Bank (1.72%), and Bajaj Auto (1.21%).

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