Sensex sheds over 430 pts, Indian stock markets closing Details [ 05 - Feb - 2010 ]

The benchmark Sensex shed over 430 points at close following bearish trend across the globe on credit defaults in the Eurozone countries. The Nifty broke the psychological 4700 mark during the day, but managed to claw back above that level.
The Sensex closed at 15,790.93, down 434.02 points or 2.68% and the Nifty fell 2.61% or 126.70 points, to settle at 4,718.65, after seeing day's low of 4,692.35.

All the sectoral indices ended in the red; metal, realty, oil & gas and banking were the major leading sectors in today's fall. Respective indices slipped 3-4.4%.

The market breadth was pathetic; about 525 shares advanced while 2410 shares declined on the BSE. Nearly 211 shares remained unchanged.

The BSE Midcap Index was down 2.6% and Smallcap down 3.25%. Sugar and fertiliser stocks were the big losers.

Top Gainers from BSE group A companies

Godrej Consumer Prod	249.10	+3.10
GlaxoSmithKlineConsu	1,320.00	+2.40
Asian Paints Ltd.	1,944.30	+1.48
MphasiS Ltd.	701.25	+1.25
Jaiprakash Power Ven	66.30	+.84

Top Losers from BSE group A companies

Jai Corp Ltd.	259.35	-8.92
HDIL	302.35	-7.18
REI Agro Ltd.	49.10	-6.74
NMDC Ltd.	448.00	-6.68
Shriram Trans.Fi	476.60	-6.20

Lables: SENSEX and  NIFTY LEVELS