Stock Market Live Updates on October 3: Sensex Plummets as Losses Widen
Wednesday, 2 October 2024, 19:20
Stock Market Live Updates Overview
Stock Market Crash LIVE Updates, Thursday, October 3, 2024: Only two stocks, JSW Steel (up 1.57 per cent) and Tata Steel (up 0.12 per cent), were trading in the green on the BSE Sensex, while the rest of the stocks were red. Losses were led by Maruti Suzuki India (down 4.08 per cent), followed by Asian Paints, Larsen & Toubro, Tata Motors, and Axis Bank.
Current Market Conditions
- On the 50-stock Nifty 50, JSW Steel (up 1.59 per cent) was among the few gainers.
- Loses led by BPCL (down 5.08 per cent) and Asian Paints.
- Sectoral indices are predominantly in the red, with Realty index falling the most.
- BSE MidCap fell 2.36 per cent; BSE SmallCap down 1.93 per cent.
Global Market Impact
Asian shares retreated from recent highs as financial markets reacted to ongoing geopolitical tensions. Nikkei jumped 2 per cent amid easing rate hike fears.
Currency and Commodities
- Sterling fell 0.7 per cent to a two-week low.
- Brent futures rose 1.2 per cent over conflict fears.
- Gold prices hover near record highs at $2,652.75.
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