New Delhi, Feb. 13 -- Stock market today: A recap

The Nifty 50, India's benchmark index, extended its losing streak to six consecutive sessions, closing 27 points lower at 23,045.25 after a volatile trading day on Wednesday, 12 February.

The broader market lagged behind the benchmarks, with the NSE Midcap and Smallcap indices declining 0.25% each. The Nifty opened on a muted note at 23,050.80 and dipped toward its previous swing low of 22,800 before staging a sharp recovery. Despite volatility in the second half, the index managed to hold above the psychological 23,000 mark. The session resulted in a doji candle with a long lower wick, signaling strong buying interest at lower levels.

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