 "Sensex reports first monthly loss in 2017")
The stock market showed some strength in the first session of the new derivatives July series on Friday, with the Sensex and Nifty ending marginally higher, led by a rally in consumer and pharmaceutical stocks, while offsetting declines in sectors such as automobiles.
The benchmark indices still posted their first monthly loss this year. Following a 16 per cent rally in the first five months, the Sensex ended with a 0.7 per cent decline in June.
On Friday, the Sensex gained 64 points to close at 30,921.6, while the Nifty 50 index was up 0.18 per cent at
The benchmark indices still posted their first monthly loss this year. Following a 16 per cent rally in the first five months, the Sensex ended with a 0.7 per cent decline in June.
On Friday, the Sensex gained 64 points to close at 30,921.6, while the Nifty 50 index was up 0.18 per cent at
