Indices retreat after hitting record high
Key benchmark indices are trading near flat line amid volatility after scaling record high in early trade. At 9:25 IST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex, was up 6.57 points or 0.01% at 48,444.35. The Nifty 50 index was down 2.55 points or 0.02% at 14,196.95. The S&P BSE Mid-Cap index was up 0.29%. The S&P BSE Small-Cap index was up 0.48%. The market breadth, indicating the overall health of the market, is strong. On the BSE, 1469 shares rose and 686 shares fell. A total of 98 shares were unchanged. The Union Budget for 2021-2022 will be presented on February 1 and President Ram Nath ...