November 20, 2024 3:05 PM

Share market closed for trading due to Maharashtra election

The Indian stock market was closed on Wednesday for the Maharashtra assembly elections. On Tueday, the Indian equity markets ended a seven-day losing streak, closing higher after a volatile session. The Nifty rose to 23,500, supported by buying in the auto, realty, and media sectors amidst geopolitical concerns over Ukraine and Russia. The Sensex closed with a gain of 239 points, ending at 77,578.38. It had surged over 1,100 points during intraday trading but saw heavy profit booking in the la...