On October 24, 2024, the stock market displayed notable fluctuations, characterized by movements among major indices such as the Nifty and Sensex. The trading day’s performance underscored various factors influencing investor sentiment, with companies like Ultratech Cement emerging as one of the leading gainers while Hindustan Unilever faced significant losses. The overview of the day’s trading highlights underscores shifts in market dynamics and investor behavior.
| I. Market Overview | II. Detailed Index Performance | III. Historical Nifty Returns |
|---|---|---|
| IV. Top Gainers and Losers | V. FAQ |
I. Market Overview
- Sensex performance:
- Closing value: 80,081.98
- Change: Decrease of 16.82 points (-0.02%)
- Nifty performance:
- Closing value: 24,435.5
- Change: Down 36.1 points (-0.15%)
II. Detailed Index Performance
- Nifty Midcap 50:
- Percentage decline: 0.68%
- Nifty Small Cap 100:
- Points decline: 37.05 points (0.2%)
III. Historical Nifty Returns
- Last week: -1.42%
- Last month: -5.94%
- Last three months: -0.06%
- Last six months: +8.91%
- Last year: +27.59%
IV. Top Gainers and Losers
Nifty Index
| Top Gainers | Top Losers |
|---|---|
| Ultratech Cement: +2.70% | Hindustan Unilever: -5.80% |
| Shriram Finance: +1.48% | SBI Life Insurance Company: -4.70% |
| Titan Company: +1.29% | Hindalco Industries: -3.68% |
| Grasim Industries: +1.27% | Nestle India: -2.94% |
| Mahindra & Mahindra: +1.18% | Bajaj Auto: -2.68% |
Sensex
| Top Gainers | Top Losers |
|---|---|
| Ultratech Cement: +2.77% | Hindustan Unilever: -5.83% |
| Mahindra & Mahindra: +1.35% | Nestle India: -2.88% |
| Titan Company: +1.28% | ITC: -1.81% |
| State Bank of India: +1.15% | Maruti Suzuki India: -1.61% |
| NTPC: +0.86% | Asian Paints: -0.65% |
Nifty Midcap 50
- Notable Gainers: Lupin, IDFC First Bank, Bharat Forge, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation, Alkem Laboratories
- Notable Losers: Supreme Industries, Oracle Financial Services Software, Sundaram Finance, L&T Finance, Colgate Palmolive India
Nifty Small Cap 100
- Notable Gainers: Cyient, Navin Fluorine International, Great Eastern Shipping Company, Honasa Consumer, BLS International Services
- Notable Losers: Birlasoft, Triveni Turbines, Firstsource Solutions, HFCL, Ujjivan Small Finance Bank
V. FAQ
What were the major stock indices on October 24, 2024?
The major indices included the Sensex, which closed at 80,081.98, and the Nifty, which ended at 24,435.5, showing slight decreases on the day.
Which were the top gainers and losers of the Nifty Index?
The top gainer was Ultratech Cement, with an increase of 2.70%, while the biggest loser was Hindustan Unilever, declining by 5.80%.
How did different market segments perform?
Overall, the Nifty Midcap 50 fell by 0.68% and the Nifty Small Cap 100 was down by 0.2%, reflecting a generally cautious market sentiment.
