Branch² Intelligence
Stock market today: Sensex, Nifty 50 end flat; IT, banking stocks shine
Key takeaway
Sensex and Nifty end flat as IT and banking gains offset crude oil spike from Middle East tensions.
- Step 1Middle East tensions push crude oil prices higher, raising input costs for Indian SMEs.
- Step 2IT and banking stocks gain on domestic and US demand, but crude-sensitive sectors (logistics, chemicals) face margin compression.
- Step 3Indian SMEs in manufacturing and logistics see higher working capital needs and potential pass-through to customers.
Source: LiveMint Markets
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