Sensex & Nifty take a breather after record sprint, profit-booking in bank stocks spoils investors’ mood

The S&P BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 both reached new record highs before retreating slightly. The Sensex ended the day at 79,033, down 0.27%, while the Nifty closed at 24,010.60, down 0.14%. The decline was led by the banking and financial services sectors, which fell up to 1%. However, healthcare and oil & gas sectors saw gains exceeding 1%.