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Consumer Durables index outperformed on Wednesday driven by broad-based buying in heavyweight stocks. The sector was among the top gainer on the markets today with banking, auto and IT stocks. The Nifty Consumer Durables index has soared around 1 per cent in the early trade. The price hikes and RBI's monetary policy and the growth momentum in the sectors are expected to accelerate this fiscal on positive numbers. Broader markets further lifted the sentiments. Huge selling was seen by FII of Rs 1,967.89 crore and a DII of inflow of Rs 1,115.00 crore was recorded.  

The key equity indices tumbled further and hit fresh intraday low in mid-morning trade. Most Asian stocks were trading higher on Tuesday. Investors in the region continue to assess the inflation and central bank policy outlook as on Tuesday, the Nifty IT continues to weigh down tracking mixed global cues market. Benchmark indices were trading flat in the volatile session with selling seen in the power, PSU banks names. Huge selling was seen on Monday by FII of Rs 1,157.23 crore and also by the DII of Rs -1,376.49 crore.  

The Indian benchmark indices extended losses in Monday morning deals amid weakness seen in auto and financial stocks. On BSE, the overall market coverage was positive as 1,261 shares were advancing while 561 were declining. Among sectors, except PSU bank, metal and power all other sectoral indices are trading in the red with auto, FMCG, IT, bank, healthcare, realty, capital goods down 1-2 per cent. FII selling on Friday was Rs 2267.86 crore and the DII inflow was recorded at Rs 621.98 crore.  

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.