August 10, 2026 4:29 PM
Sensex, Nifty end flat amid Strait of Hormuz uncertainty
Benchmark equity indices ended marginally higher on Monday after trading in a narrow range for most of the session, as investors remained cautious amid uncertainty surrounding a potential deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Gains in select sectors helped markets stay positive despite weakness in PSU banks and FMCG stocks. The Nifty settled 13.15 points, or 0.05 per cent, higher at 24,583.80, while the Sensex advanced 43.27 points, or 0.06 per cent, to close at 78,542.44. Commenting on Nifty ...