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Markets closed lower for the second consecutive day after a volatile session on Friday. The BSE Sensex ended at 58,644.82, down 143.20 points or 0.24%. The Nifty was at 17,516.30, down 43.90 points or 0.25%. Metals led the sectoral gainers while Realty, Banks and Auto fell most. Sun Pharma, Asian Paints, UltraTech Cement, Tata Steel and L&T were top gainers in the Sensex. Among laggards were State Bank of India, M&M, NTPC, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Wipro.

Markets fell sharply on Thursday after three days of rise as budget euphoria seems to be gradually waning off. The BSE Sensex ended at 58,788.02, down 770.31 points or 1.29%. The Nifty was at 17,560.20, down 219.80 points or 1.24%.

Markets gained for the third consecutive session on Wednesday buoyed by the Union Budget. The BSE Sensex ended at 59,558.33, up 695.76 points or 1.18%. The Nifty was at 17,780, up 203.15 points or 1.16%.

Markets gained over 1% in a volatile session on budget day driven by infra spending and increase in overall capex. The BSE Sensex closed at 58,862.57, up 848.40 points or 1.46%. The Nifty was at 17,576.85 , up 237 points or 1.37%.

Markets made gains on Monday ahead of the Union budget tomorrow. The macro indicators of the Economic survey presented today boosted confidence that the country is well placed to face future challenges with GDP growth for FY23 projected at 8-8.5%. The BSE Sensex ended at 58,014.17, up 813.94 points or 1.42%. The Nifty was at 17,339.85, up 237.90 points or 1.39%.

Markets gave up early gains to close almost flat on Friday. The BSE Sensex ended at 57,200.23, down 76.71 points or 0.13%. The Nifty was at 17,101.95, down 8.20 points or 0.05%.