Stock market recap: Benchmark indices fell on Wednesday, as selling in IT stocks and Reliance Industries weighed on sentiment amid rising crude oil prices and caution ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s policy decision.
The Sensex closed at 73,246.03, down 352.64 points, or 0.48%, while the Nifty fell 50.90 points, or 0.22%, to settle at 22,698.85.
Broader markets, however, advanced on selective buying. The BSE SmallCap Select index rose 0.85%, while the MidCap Select index gained 0.66%.
Shares of Jio Platforms, the Reliance Industries-backed digital services company, made a strong stock market debut on Wednesday. The stock ended nearly 27% above its issue price of ₹1,119, making Jio Platforms India’s second-most valuable listed company after Reliance Industries, with a market capitalisation of about ₹13 trillion.
Two stock recommendations by MarketSmith India:
Buy: TVS Motor Co. Ltd (current price: ₹4240)
- Why it’s recommended: Strong EV (iQube) adoption, premium motorcycle portfolio (Apache/Norton), and increasing market share in scooters are driving volume and profitability growth. Robust export growth across Africa, Latin America, and Asia, supported by ongoing capacity expansion and a diversified…