Sensex, Nifty Live Updates October 24: Markets Slip Amid Profit Booking; Metal Stocks Shine

Indian markets ended lower on Thursday, weighed by profit booking in select sectors. The Nifty 50 slipped 0.37% to 25,795.15, while the Sensex edged down 0.04% to 24,218.18. Hindalco Industries, ICICI Bank, and Bharti Airtel were among the top gainers, whereas Cipla, Hindustan Unilever, and Max Healthcare declined the most.

Across Asia, sentiment remained upbeat with Japan’s Nikkei up 1.35%, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng rising 0.74%, and China’s Shanghai Composite gaining 0.75%. European markets were mixed at mid-session, while on Wall Street, the Dow Jones rose 0.31%, the NASDAQ advanced 0.89%, and the S&P 500 gained 0.58% in early trade.
 

Stock Market Highlights, October 24

• Domestic Indices Slip: Indian markets ended lower on Thursday amid weak cues and profit booking. The Nifty 50 fell 0.37% to 25,795.15, while the Sensex edged down 0.04% to 24,218.18. The Nifty Bank index declined 0.65% to 57,699.60. Market volatility remained subdued, with the India VIX easing 1.19% to 11.59.

• Top Movers: Hindalco Industries led the gainers, rising 4.11%, followed by ICICI Bank, Bharti Airtel, Shriram Finance, and ONGC. On the downside, Cipla dropped 3.68%, while Hindustan Unilever, Max Healthcare, UltraTech Cement, and Adani Ports also ended lower.

• Global Cues Mixed: Asian markets traded firm, with Japan’s Nikkei gaining 1.35%, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng up 0.74%, and China’s Shanghai Composite advancing 0.75%. European indices were mixed at mid-session, as the FTSE 100 slipped slightly while the DAX inched higher and the CAC 40 declined.

• Wall Street Recap: U.S. markets traded higher in early deals, with the Dow Jones up 0.31%, NASDAQ gaining 0.89%, and the S&P 500 advancing 0.58%, providing some support to global sentiment.

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