Sensex Today: Indian equities started the week on a muted note amid mixed global cues. The BSE Sensex was trading at 81,970, up 65 points or 0.08 per cent, while the Nifty50 inched higher by 6 points or 0.02
per cent to 25,120.
In the broader market, the Nifty MidCap index gained 0.18 per cent and the Nifty SmallCap index advanced 0.42 per cent.
Sector-wise, Nifty Realty led the gains with a rise of 0.8 per cent, while Nifty IT was the biggest drag, slipping 0.66 per cent.
Global Market Cues
In Asia, equities traded mixed as investors tracked US-China talks in Spain and awaited key economic data from Beijing, including retail sales, fixed asset investment, and the unemployment rate. Japan and Malaysia remained shut for holidays.
By last check, Nikkei was up 0.8%, Topix gained 0.4%, Kospi rose 0.16%, while ASX 200 slipped 0.25%.
In the US, futures traded flat in early Asian hours ahead of this week’s Federal Reserve policy meeting, where investors widely expect a rate cut. On Wall Street Friday, the Nasdaq Composite hit another record close, advancing 2% for the week, while the S&P 500 rose 1.6% — its best weekly gain since early August. The Dow Jones added 1%, snapping a two-week losing streak, boosted by data pointing to a cooling labor market and easing inflation.
