Indian Market Closes Nearly Flat; Nifty Holds Above 25,000 Amid Media Stock Rally

The Indian stock market witnessed a lackluster trading session with benchmark indices barely budging from their previous close. According to provisional closing data, the S&P BSE Sensex inched higher by 13.65 points or a marginal gain of 0.02%, ending the day at 81,711.76. Its broader counterpart, the Nifty 50 index, saw a slight upward movement, adding 7.15 points or 0.03% to conclude at 25,017.75, managing to hold above the significant 25,000 mark.

Market Overview

Throughout the trading day, market participants held a cautious stance, resulting in narrow fluctuations for the main indices. The highlights of the day were media stocks, which displayed a stronger performance, providing a limited thrust to the market otherwise characterized by its flat close. The market breadth indicating the overall health was mixed, with a near-equal divide between advancing and declining issues.

Investor Focus

Investors remained focused on stock-specific movements, and the media sector emerged as a spotlight among the trades. Several media stocks rallied, contributing to the Nifty's ability to stay above the 25,000 thresholds. While the broader indices showed restraint, individual stocks within the media space exhibited heightened activity, attracting investors' attention.

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