The Nifty 50 rose 0.23% to 23,270.6, while the Sensex slipped 0.03% to 74,314.59, after swinging higher intraday. Expiry-related volatility was contained as regulators’ proposed changes to derivatives settlement were seen as supportive. Sectoral breadth was positive, with 12 of 16 major indices advancing. Small-cap and mid-cap indices gained 0.8% and 0.9%, respectively, while autos rebounded 1% after recent weakness.
