Market Opening Bell: Slow start for Sensex, Nifty, defence stocks continue to rally

Sensex, Nifty Today: Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty had a slow start on Monday, i.e. on May 19, 2025, amid weak global cues. The 30-share BSE Sensex was up just 24.33 points to open at 82,354.92, however, Nifty opened with a loss of 14.45 points, starting the trading session at 25,005.35. In the last trading session, the Sensex closed at 82,330.59 and the Nifty 50 at 25,019.80. In the broader market, the BSE Smallcap and the BSE Midcap indices gained in early trade. 

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