Indian equity markets came off day's highs after turning positive as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) retained the FY23 GDP growth forecast at 7.2 per cent. Sectorally, Banks, Financials, Metals, PSBs and Realty indices held strong gains on the Nifty. While, Auto, Pharma, FMCG and Consumer Durables were subdued.
Indian benchmark indices extended losses on Tuesday, tracking subdued sentiment overseas. The BSE Sensex fell 700 points, while the NSE Nifty 50 slipped below 16,400. Sectorally, consumer durables, financials, auto, realty, and banks led losses on the Nifty, down up to 2 per cent.
Benchmark indices held minor cuts in Monday's session, tracking weakness in global markets as investors feared steeper rate hikes by the US Fed. Besides, the RBI, too, is scheduled to announce its rate hike decision on Wednesday.
Indian benchmark indices were trading flat on Wednesday as IT, and auto stocks saw selling pressures. Both BSE Sensex and the NSE Nifty50 were fluctuating between gains and losses in volatile trading. The broader markets, meanwhile, outperformed the two indices.