Indian equities ended sharply lower on Monday, with the Nifty falling 1.56% and the Sensex losing 1.52% in a broad-based decline that left every sectoral index in the red. PSU banks and realty stocks led the rout, while defensive names such as Dr Reddy's Labs and Infosys were among the few gainers as volatility spiked sharply.
"Nifty, Sensex Sink as PSU Banks and Realty Lead Broad Monday Sell-Off; Infosys, Dr Reddy's Buck the Trend"
Indian equities ended sharply lower on Monday, with the Nifty falling 1.56% and the Sensex losing 1.52% in a broad-based decline that left every sectoral index in the red. PSU banks and realty stocks led the rout, while defensive names such as Dr Reddy's Labs and Infosys were among the few gainers as volatility spiked sharply.
Nifty, Sensex Sink as PSU Banks and Realty Lead Broad Monday Sell-Off; Infosys, Dr Reddy's Buck the Trend
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Indian equities ended sharply lower on Monday, with the Nifty falling 1.56% and the Sensex losing 1.52% in a broad-based decline that left every sectoral index in the red. PSU banks and realty stocks led the rout, while defensive names such as Dr Reddy's Labs and Infosys were among the few gainers as volatility spiked sharply.
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