The Indian stock market is closed today, September 28, 2024, as it is a Saturday. Regular trading occurs from Monday to Friday, between 9:15 AM and 3:30 PM IST.
Latest Stock Market News
- Market Performance: On the last trading day, September 27, 2024, the markets experienced a positive trend. The Nifty 50 index closed at 26,216.05, up by 211.90 points (0.81%), while the BSE Sensex finished at 85,836.12, gaining 666.25 points (0.78%) .
- Sector Highlights:
- The Nifty Bank index rose by 273.70 points (0.51%), closing at 54,375.35.
- The Nifty IT sector also saw a modest increase of 199.95 points (0.48%) to reach 42,160.90.
- However, the BSE SmallCap index declined by 223.71 points (-0.39%), indicating some underperformance in smaller stocks .
- Market Trends: The markets hit fresh highs recently, with Nifty reclaiming levels above 26,000 during the trading session on September 27, marking a record rally for both Sensex and Nifty .
- Government Updates: The Central Government has extended the PM-ASHA scheme until the fiscal year 2025-26, allocating ₹35,000 crore for this initiative .
Overall, while the market is closed today, the previous day’s performance indicates a strong bullish trend leading into the weekend.