Indian equities closed slightly higher on Thursday, with gains in the consumer durables, technology, and IT sectors helping lift the market. The NSE Nifty 50 inched up 0.05 percent, while the BSE Sensex 30 added 0.07 percent by the end of trading.
On the Nifty 50, Wipro led the gainers with a 2.05 percent rise, followed by Eternal Ltd up 1.71 percent and HDFC Life Insurance advancing 1.47 percent. Tata Steel was the biggest laggard, dropping 2.83 percent, while Hero MotoCorp and Adani Ports also ended lower.
For the Sensex 30, Eternal Ltd, Infosys, and Asian Paints were the top performers, each posting gains of over 1 percent. Losses were led by Tata Steel, Tech Mahindra, and Adani Ports, which all ended in negative territory. Market sentiment remained cautious, with overall movements reflecting modest investor optimism.
