Sensex Today | Share Market Live Updates: Nifty closes around 19,700, Sensex down 140 pts

Live Market Snapshot: Approaching 3:00 PM, the Sensex slipped 110.58 points, or 0.17%, to 65,684.15, while the Nifty decreased 31.30 points, or 0.16%, to 19,700.50, after experiencing prior turbulence. Declines in auto and consumer goods shares dragged down the broader market, even as healthcare and technology equities managed to record gains.
Stock exchanges across Asia recorded slight upward movement on Monday, building on subtle gains from Wall Street late last week, driven by growing optimism that the Federal Reserve will soon conclude its rate-hiking cycle.
Major benchmarks climbed in South Korea and Australia, while Japan’s Nikkei 225 surged to a 33-year high. US equity futures hovered near break-even following Friday’s rally that propelled the S&P 500 above 4,500, marking a third straight week of progress—its longest winning streak since July.