Closing Bell: Markets snap 6-day falling streak; Sensex up 237 points, Nifty at 15350 – FMCG and Financial stocks gain most

The Indian markets snapped a six-day falling streak on Monday, as both the benchmark indices – Sensex and Nifty50 – gained nearly 0.5 per cent at the close, led by FMCG and IT stocks. 

At the market close, the BSE Sensex was up 237 points or 0.46 per cent to 51598, while Nifty50 was up 73 points or 0.45 per cent to 15350 levels. Underperforming to the benchmarks, the broader markets such as Nifty Mid and Small-cap 100 slipped over 2 and 3 per cent respectively at the close.