Indices eke out slim gains, close lower for the week; Asian Paints up 3%
The Sensex and Nifty ticked higher for the third session on the trot on Friday, but could not wipe off weekly losses amid a resurgence in Covid-19 cases. A strong recovery in the rupee, which zoomed 58 paise, and a bullish trend in global equities supported the bourses on Friday, traders said. After a choppy session, Sensex closed 28.35 points or 0.06 per cent higher at 48,832.03. Similarly, the broader Nifty rose 36.40 points or 0.25 per cent to 14,617.85. Asian Paints was the top performer among Sensex components, spurting 3.07 per cent, followed by UltraTech Cement, ONGC, M&M, Sun Pha...
Source: business-standard.com