Stock market open bell: The Indian stock benchmark follows a mixed signal in global markets on Friday, August 22, ahead of important global events, including a speech by Fed Chairman Jerome Powell at Jackson Hole, which opened on Friday, August 22.
When open, BSE Sensex fell 124.78 points, or 0.15%, to 81,875.93, while NSE Nifty50’s points fell 36.50 points, or 0.15%, to 25,047.25. The market breadth is positive, with 1,362 stocks moving forward, 920 stocks falling and 151 stocks unchanged.
Among the good profiters are Tata Motors, Barty Aitel, Joey Finance, L&T and Hindalco. On the other hand, ICICI Bank, SBI Life, Apollo Hospitals, Bajaj Finserv and Bajaj Finance have lower transactions.
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In terms of currency, the Indian rupee opened 10 Pace weak at 87.37 per dollar, compared with the 87.27 deadline on Thursday at 87.27.
