At the time of the closing bell on Thursday, the markets eroded the day’s gains, ahead of the monthly expiry, dragged by IT, FMCG, and pharma stocks.  

 At day end, Sensex closed at 58,774.72, losing 310.71 points or 0.53 per cent whereas Nifty 50 was at 17,522.45, down by 82.50 points or 0.47 per cent.  

On Wednesday, Sensex ended at 59,085.43, up by 0.09 per cent while Nifty 50 ended higher by 0.16 per cent at the 17,604.95 level.   

Media, telecom, realty, and private bank stocks were seen gaining whereas IT, pharma & auto stocks were moot on the bourses today.  

The markets witnessed a volatile session today, owing to the mixed market sentiment only to end higher by 0.50 per cent. 

Sensex closed at 59,031.30, up by 0.44 per cent whereas Nifty 50 ended higher by 0.50 per cent at the 17,577.50 level.  

In what seems to be the greatest fall in over two months, the markets tanked 1.50 per cent, owing to a panic sell-off by investors after Fed Chairman’s comments on an aggressive rate hike in the upcoming meeting for September.