Indian Markets Mixed as Nifty Gains, Sensex Edges Lower

Indian stock markets had a mixed day on Friday.

The Sensex ended slightly lower, while the Nifty finished higher.

Smaller and medium-sized companies performed better than the largest companies.

Shares of Adani Ports, Adani Enterprises and Bharti Airtel helped lift the Nifty.

Information technology shares were weaker.

Lower crude oil prices and falling global bond yields made investors more willing to buy shares.

The Nifty closed above 23,300 for the first time in its current recovery attempt.

Analysts said it could rise further if it stays above that level.

Investors will watch global events, oil prices, foreign investment and domestic economic data next week.