Domestic markets stabilise after worst single-day slump in about 5 years

The domestic markets stabilised on Wednesday after logging their worst single-day fall in five years on Monday. The Sensex ended 62 points higher at 35,697, while the Nifty ended little changed at 10,458. 

The rupee strengthened 0.6 per cent to 73.6 against the dollar, while the yield on the 10-year government security rose 6 basis points. Most Asian markets ended with losses, while European markets traded positive during the Indian market hours. However, there was no pause in selling by overseas investors. 

 

 

On Wednesday, they sold shares