๐น Benchmark Indices
- Sensex finished higher by about 314 points, closing near 81,100.
- Nifty 50 gained roughly 95 points, ending the day close to 24,870.
๐น Sector Performance
- IT companies led the gains, supported by expectations of corporate actions and strong buying interest.
- Consumer stocks also moved higher, helped by demand recovery optimism.
๐น Major Movers
- Infosys jumped close to 5%, fueling the IT rally.
- Other tech names such as Tech Mahindra, HCL Technologies, TCS, and Adani Ports also advanced.
- Maruti Suzuki touched a fresh 52-week high, closing at around โน15,360 with heavy volumes.
- SBI was almost flat, ending just below โน809, still trading under its 52-week high.
๐น Currency & Global Cues
- The Indian rupee is expected to strengthen slightly in the next session after U.S. job data boosted hopes of a Federal Reserve rate cut.
- Global market sentiment was supportive, giving Indian equities a positive backdrop.
