The Sensex ended
with a gain of 258 points at 26652. The benchmark indices opened at 26441,
touched an intra-day high of 26680 and low of 26395.The Nifty closed
82 points higher at 8,224. It opened at 8,172 points, hitting a high of 8,234
and low of 8,139.
Technically, While 8,280 region is where
averages meet, and is expected to force a turn lower, retracement figures from
September peak and November peak suggest that a turn lower could evolve earlier
than that. Such a move should call for 8,070 initially and then 7,800.
Alternatively, direct rise above 8,280 could open room for 8,380 or even 8,580
in an optimistic scenario. The Indian stock market rallied
to a near 3-week high as a gauge of lenders snapped its two-day losing streak
and automakers extended their rally. The key benchmark extended their gains in
the late afternoon session and was hovering near the highest point of the day amid
higher opening among European counterparts. Sentiments remained upbeat on
expectations of positive Gross Domestic
Product (GDP) data
to be released later in the day.
TOP GAINERS: ICICI
Bank, Maruti Suzuki, Ambuja Cement, Yes Bank, Ultra Cement
TOP LOSERS: Idea, Lupin, GAIL, Reliance, Zee Entertainment, Cipla, Tata
Motors