Sensex, Nifty Break 9-Year Winning Streak As Markets Close Flat On Diwali

Indian stock markets Sensex and Nifty ended flat during the special Diwali Muhurat trading session, ending a nine-year streak of gains. Despite an initial positive opening, the indices failed to sustain momentum by the market close.
Why it matters
The end of a long-standing winning streak during a culturally significant trading session provides a signal regarding current investor sentiment in the Indian economy.
Muhurat Trading Highlights: Indian equity benchmarks opened in the green for the 70-minute special muhurat trading session on Diwali.
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