Leading the pack of gainers on Monday was Larsen & Toubro Ltd., with a significant 2.43% increase from its last close, currently trading at ₹3,470.15. Following closely is Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd., which has seen a 2.07% rise, with its current price standing at ₹287.80.

Not far behind is Adani Enterprises Ltd., which has climbed 1.66% to reach ₹3327.75. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. is also on the upswing, with a 1.49% increase, trading at ₹627.15. Lastly, Tata Consumer Products Ltd. has seen a 1.45% rise, with its current price at ₹1177.10.

On the flip side, the biggest loser of the day is Asian Paints Ltd., which has seen a significant drop of 3.94%, currently trading at ₹2868.45. Following it is Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd., which has dipped 2.81% to ₹6584.00.

Hindalco Industries Ltd. is also in the red, with a 2.57% decrease, trading at ₹505.05. Divi’s Laboratories Ltd. has seen a 1.94% drop, with its current price at ₹3577.35. Lastly, Tata Steel Ltd. is down 1.93%, trading at ₹142.65.

The Sensex opened lower at 73,044.81, reaching an intraday high of 73,092.26 and a low of 72,666.82. At the closing bell, the Sensex was down 352.67 points, or 0.48%, at 72,790.13. Similarly, the Nifty 50, after opening lower at 22,169.20, saw a high of 22,202.15 and a low of 22,075.15. At the close, the Nifty 50 was down 88.85 points, or 0.4%, at 22,123.85.

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