BSE Small-cap index underperformed broader markets, falling by 0.45 per cent, to close the last trading session of the week at 29,702.58.

On Friday, the benchmark indices ended the week in red in the volatile session on with selling seen in the PSU Bank, auto and realty stocks.

Benchmark indices ended a volatile trading session with tiny losses on Friday. The Nifty closed a tad above the 17,500 marks. Barring metal and FMCG stocks, selling pressure was seen across the board. Metal stocks were in a super rally despite a bearish tone in broader markets on Friday as the Budget outcomes frenzy faded and focus shifted on major corporate earnings.

The broader markets trade mixed with BSE 500 closing at 23966.56 with a loss of 0.33 per cent. The day’s movers were Oil and Gas, Metal stocks and the defensive FMCG stocks while the day’s laggards were led by Auto and PSU stocks. 

The day’s gainers which showed a substantial move are Spandana Sphoorty Financial and DCM Shriram and Hindustan Copper Ltd. 

It was a quiet day for Nifty as it didn’t move in a significant manner in either direction.

Deepak Fertilisers and Petrochemicals Corporation, one of India's leading producers of fertilizers and industrial chemicals was among the top gainers on the S&P BSE 500 intraday today. The stock hit its 5 per cent upper circuit in the early trade session today and has rallied almost 20 per cent this week after recording a strong set of Q3 numbers.  

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In the afternoon deals, Sensex was trading marginally down by 0.25 per cent. Torrent Power, HG Infra, Sadhana Nitro Chem gained good momentum today with a fundamental reason behind it. The snapshot of it is discussed below

The stock of Hindalco Industries has surged about 2.5 per cent during Friday’s trading session.

Sensex and Nifty 50 opened in the red territory during Friday's early deals. Benchmark indices were trading lower in the volatile session. The Indian markets tracked mixed global cues. IT and Auto stocks weighed on the benchmarks, while metal stocks outperformed counterparts as investors look forward to major Q3 earnings of companies. FII selling was seeing yesterday of Rs 1,597.54 crore and also DII outflow Rs 370.58 crore was recorded.