On Monday 1473 stocks advanced, 2200 declined and 157 remained unchanged, with an advance decline ratio of 0.67 on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). The benchmark was able to maintain a slight gain thanks to active buying in heavyweight stocks, mainly Reliance Industries.
On Thursday, 1328 stocks advanced, 2120 declined and 141 remained unchanged on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), with an advance decline ratio of 0.62, indicating a negative closing of stocks in broader markets. Benign US inflation figures and anticipation of a strong Q1, led to an strong opening and a new all-time high but investors turned sellers in a major way in the second half.