The Nifty 50 closed today’s session down by 1.16%, at 24,199 points, while the Sensex ended 1.03% lower, closing at 79,550 points compared to the previous close.

Despite all odds, the 78-year-old Trump, facing multiple scandals--including rape charges and sexual abuses--has managed to return to the presidency of the world's most powerful country.

The dollar index–which measures the currency against six major peers including the euro and yen–advanced 1.25% as of early Wednesday afternoon.

The Nifty concluded the trading session at 24,213.3, reflecting an increase of 1.12%; the Sensex traded within the range of 80,569.73 and 79,459.12, ultimately closing 1.13% higher at 79,476.63.

That a gunman could reach within shooting distance of Mr Trump for the second time in about two months has put the US Secret Service's ability to protect presidential candidates.

Bitcoin is poised to hit $ 1,00,000 by US election day; Republican victory will aid cryptocurrency value as Trump Is `bitcoin-positive.'