The BSE Sensex surged 575 points (0.7%) to close at 82,605, while the NSE Nifty 50 climbed 178 points (0.7%) to settle at 25,324.
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Benchmark domestic equity indices Sensex and Nifty ended higher today, snapping their two-day losing streak, as broad-based buying lifted investor sentiment. The BSE Sensex surged 575 points (0.7%) to close at 82,605, while the NSE Nifty 50 climbed 178 points (0.7%) to settle at 25,324.
Broader Market Performance
The broader indices at the Bombay Stock Exchange also mirrored the positive trend. The BSE Mid-Cap index gained 1.1%, while the Small-Cap index added 0.8%, indicating strong investor interest in mid-sized and smaller companies.
Top Gainers and Laggards
Within the Sensex constituents, 23 of the 30 stocks closed in the green.
- Top gainers: Bajaj Finance (+4%), Bajaj Finserv (+3.1%), and Asian Paints (+2.5%) led the rally on expectations of steady earnings growth and festive demand.
- Top laggards: Tata Motors (-1.2%), Infosys (-1.1%), and Axis Bank (-0.6%) faced selling pressure due to valuation concerns and profit booking.
Sector-Wise Performance
All 21 sectoral indices on the BSE closed in positive territory, reflecting a broad market recovery:
- Realty led the gains, up 3.1%, supported by rising housing demand and expectations of lower borrowing costs.
- Telecommunication advanced 2%, buoyed by strong data growth and 5G expansion prospects.
- Consumer Durables rose 1.2%, aided by festive-season demand and improved discretionary spending.
- Other notable gains were seen in Power, FMCG, and Auto, each adding between 0.8–1%.
The overall market breadth remained positive, with 2,503 shares advancing, 1,659 declining, and 164 remaining unchanged on the BSE, underscoring the widespread optimism across market segments.