Markets dropped for the first time in seven sessions on Wednesday with Sensex falling 106.38 points to end at 26,314.29 and Nifty easing by 22.20 points to 7,875.30 on profit taking at record high levels, amid mixed global cues.
Although, the benchmark indices ended in the red, the total market breadth was positive on sustained buying by retail investors in small cap and mid cap counters. Refinery, FMCG, Auto and Capital Goods stocks attracted profit-booking while select shares from pharma, power, realty and IT segments were in demand.
Although, the benchmark indices ended in the red, the total market breadth was positive on sustained buying by retail investors in small cap and mid cap counters. Refinery, FMCG, Auto and Capital Goods stocks attracted profit-booking while select shares from pharma, power, realty and IT segments were in demand.