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Market@March 22: Day's report

After a firm start, the software counters remained weak for a major part of the day. SSI and NIIT were most hit. While SSI lost 10 per cent, NIIT was also down by 9 per cent.

Infosys, Satyam, Wipro, Digital and DSQ Software also remained under pressure and dipped significantly.

The old economy counters showed a dull trend. ITC, L&T, Cipla and BSES remained firm, whereas other stocks remained weak for a major part of the day. The trading volume was relatively higher.

Sensex down 77 points at 3714. Nifty down 22 points at 1185.

Sensex:

• Open: 3785.96
• High: 3818.03
• Low: 3708.80
• Close: 3713.97

S&P CNX Nifty:

• Open: 1206.45
• High: 1218.35
• Low: 1184.95
• Close: 1184.95

• BSE advances: 517
• BSE declines: 818
• BSE unchanged: 123
• BSE volume: Rs 1191 crore

Most active:
Infosys, Satyam, Himachal, Zee, Reliance.

Gainers: Between 7.9 per cent and 16 per cent
Saw Pipes, ICI India, Trent, Centak Chem, Blue Dart.

Gainers: Between 5 per cent and 7.89 per cent
Hitech Drilling, Jindal Steel, Fourth Gen, Mobile Tele, Denim Ent, Shasun Chem, Tata SSL, Gesco Corp.

Losers: Between 7.9 per cent and 16 per cent
SSI, NIIT, Wartsila NSD, VisaulSoft, Onward Tech, Padmalaya Tele, Hinduja Finance.

Losers: Between 5 per cent and 7.89 per cent
Zee, Wipro, Aptech, Sterlite Optical, Amara Raja Batteries, Sonata Soft, Nath Seeds, Voltas, Aksh Opt, Orient Info, Kale Consulting, Tips, PSI Data.

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