Investor wealth jumps Rs 3.98 lakh crore as markets make strong comeback

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
New Delhi: Investor wealth on Thursday climbed Rs 3,98,934.79 crore after markets rallied amid hopes of a second stimulus package from the
government
The BSE 30-share Sensex ended the day 1,265.66 points or 4.23 per cent higher at 31,159.62
During the day, it zoomed 1,331.24 points to 31,225.20
Led by the rally in equities, the market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies advanced Rs 3,98,934.79 crore to Rs 1,20,81,461.88 crore
"Indian markets in sync with global markets were up again today on expectations of infections peaking out and for more stimulus measures to
be announced
This uptrend seems to be a short-term bear market rally and may not be sustainable," Geojit Financial Services Head of Research Vinod Nair
said
"In India, there is speculation that the package may help worst affected sectors and MSMEs may get some relief in the package to be
announced," he added
From the 30-share pack, 26 companies closed with gains with auto stocks stealing the limelight
Mahindra and Mahindra was the top gainer, surging 16.74 per cent, followed by Maruti Suzuki (13.16 per cent), Titan (11.12 per cent) and
Hero MotoCorp (9.65 per cent)
In the broader market, the midcap and smallcap indices rose up to 3.63 per cent
All the sectors closed with gains, led by auto which rallied 10.26 per cent, followed by consumer durables, finance, telecom and banking
At the BSE, 1,872 scrips advanced, while 538 declined and 166 remained unchanged
SUM RVK