Mumbai: Benchmark stock indices open on a mixed note on Thursday. As per the NSE data, the market opened at 18,081 as compared to the previous close of 18,089.85 on Wednesday, registering a decline of 0.04 percent. However, the NSE is expected to touch a high of 18,134.75. It has reached 18,134.75 at 10:43 am. The BSE opened positively at 61,258.13 and is expected to hit a high and escalate to 61,354.92. Further, the BSE reached its highest at 10:46 am, as per the live data on BSE.

Position of stocks in BSE

In terms of stocks, NSE is currently witnessing 33 advances and 17 declines. However, there are 16 scrips that are driving the BSE. Stocks of Tata Steel, SBI, HDFC, Bajaj Finance, TCS, and Reliance are gaining momentum while PowerGrid, Coal India, ONGC, and M&M are laggards.

Performance of other indices

Dow Jones on May 3 opened at 33,726.64, which was higher than its previous close at 33,684.53. The S&P 500 INDEX opened at 4,122.25 on Wednesday, which was higher than its previous close at 4,119.58. However, NASDAQ Composite Index opened at 12,097.04, which was higher than its previous close at 12,080.51.

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