Sensex Today, Markets End Higher as Investors Track West Asia Developments

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Sensex gained 273.55 points to close at 77,928.15.
Nifty advanced 66.95 points to settle at 24,317.15.
Analysts identified the 24,300 to 24,400 zone as the immediate resistance for Nifty.

MUMBAI: The Sensex today ended higher after a cautious trading session, with investors closely monitoring geopolitical developments in West Asia. Despite volatility during the day, buying in select heavyweight stocks helped benchmark indices finish in positive territory, while broader markets remained under pressure.

Market experts said the overall trend remained range-bound as traders avoided aggressive positions amid global uncertainty.

Sensex Today Ends Higher, Nifty Faces Key Resistance

The BSE Sensex climbed 273.55 points, or 0.35 percent, to settle at 77,928.15, while the NSE Nifty 50 rose 66.95 points, or 0.28 percent, to close at 24,317.15.

Technical analysts said the 24,300 to 24,400 range continues to be a crucial resistance zone for the Nifty.

According to market experts:

A sustained close above 24,400 could strengthen bullish momentum.
The next upside target is seen in the 24,500 to 24,600 range.
Immediate support is placed near 24,200.
The 24,000 level remains a key psychological support for the index.

Auto Stocks Shine While Broader Markets Lag

Buying in Mahindra & Mahindra, Coal India and Eicher Motors helped lift the benchmark indices during the session.

However, the broader market witnessed profit booking:

Nifty MidCap declined 0.35 percent.
Nifty SmallCap fell 0.56 percent.

Among sectoral indices:

Nifty Realty was the biggest loser, falling around 2 percent.
Nifty Chemical also closed lower.

In contrast:

Nifty Auto
Nifty Oil & Gas
Nifty Consumer Durables

outperformed the broader market and supported the gains in the benchmark indices.

Sensex Today Reflects Cautious Investor Sentiment

Analysts said investors remained cautious throughout the trading session as they assessed geopolitical developments in West Asia and their potential impact on global markets. While frontline indices managed to end with modest gains, the weakness in mid-cap and small-cap stocks indicated that market participants continue to prefer selective buying until stronger domestic or global triggers emerge.

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