Losses were witnessed across the board led by banking and oil sectors

Oil exploration and banking sectors lead the gains with volumes jumping 30%

Oil and gas sector leads gains with cement stocks contributing positively

Oil and gas sector was hit hardest with crude prices slumping to 12-year low

Chinese stock market crash coupled with crude oil slump led to heavy selling at the bourse

Positive macroeconomic and sector-specific news provided boost to the market

Market remained under selling pressure throughout shortened week

Banking sector led the decline; oil and gas sector recovered on attractive valuation

All major sectors posted recovery; cement and financial stocks remain in limelight

Index recovered after going down 1,251 points in the opening two days