The stock markets ended Friday’s session on a mixed note, ahead of release of GDP data for the April-June period. The 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 45.03 points to close at 38,645.07, while broader Nifty50 settled marginally higher at 11,680.50, dragged by Yes Bank and Reliance Industries.
The rupee plummeted to a fresh record low of 71 against the US dollar for the first time ever. However, investors built up fresh positions as September futures and options (F&O) series opened today.
Investors will closely watch GDP data for April-June quarter due later in the day.