The Indian equity markets rose for the second consecutive session Thursday led by Realty, IT and Bankex sectors. Nifty closed at 5594.00 up by 35.30points or 0.64% over the previous day closing of 5558.70 after witnessing a low of 5542.85 and a high of 5610.65. Sensex closed at 18542.20 up by 127.75points or 0.69% over the previous day closing of 18414.45.It touched an intraday low of 18397.94 and high of 18599.14.
The markets' breadth was positive. Out of 2447 stocks traded 886 stocks advanced, 796 stocks declined and 765 stocks remained unchanged. In Sensex, Out of 30 stocks 16 stocks advanced and 04 stocks declined.
Among the sectors, BSE Realty ,BSE IT and BSE Bankex were the main gainers of the day, which increased by 2.21%, 2.04% and 1.53% respectively.
In BSE Realty sector, DLF, Godrej Prop and Indiabulls Real Estate increased by 4.91%,3.58% and 2.43% respectively. In BSE IT sector Infosys, HCL Tech, and Oracle Fin, advanced by 3.72%,3.10% and 0.98% respectively. In BSE Bankex ICICI Bank, Indusind Bank and Yes Bank increased by 3.52%, 3.32% and 1.82% respectively.