Sensex and Nifty gave up nearly all their gains in the fag end of trade on Thursday. However, the Indian stock market rose for the sixth straight session boosted by investor sentiment post GST rate cut and increased festive spending. Sensex rose 130.06 points, or 0.15 per cent, to close at 84,556.40. Similarly, Nifty50 added 22.80 points, or 0.09 per cent, to end at 25,891.40. Advertisement

Sensex rose to a high of 85,290 in the current session. However, the 50-stock index gave up 734 points form high point of the day during today's close.

Here's a look at factors that trimmed the Sensex and Nifty's rally margin today.

Profit-booking

Investors resorted to profit booking at higher levels as market rallied for the sixth staright session. Analysts said the weekly expiry also led market p

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