Dalal Street holds its own on volatile day

ELEVEN OF THE 13 major sectors posted gains and the breadth of the market was positive with 2,206 gainers versus 1,683 losers.

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By the end of the day, investor wealth had increased by ₹2.19 lakh crore to ₹423.50 lakh crore.

At the same time, volatility, which has risen in eight out of the 10 trading sessions since the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, was hovering near a three-week high.

The country's top two bourses, the National Stock Exchange and the BSE temporarily restricted overseas users from accessing their websites, news agency Reuters reported, citing sources. However, the overseas investors were able to trade in the markets.