Stock market recap: Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty rallied more than 1% on Thursday, led by gains in banking, FMCG and IT shares, as crude oil prices eased and the US Federal Reserve held interest rates steady.
The Sensex surged 905.01 points, or 1.24%, to close at 74,151.04, its highest level in more than a week. The NSE Nifty gained 237.90 points, or 1.05%, to settle at 22,936.75.
Adani Ports, Power Grid, and Kotak Mahindra Bank led the gains, rising 3–4%, while Jio Platforms extended its post-listing gains. Trent, Bajaj Auto, Eicher Motors, and Hindalco lagged. Breadth was positive, with 2,196 stocks advancing, 1,387 stocks declining, and 110 remaining unchanged.
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ndian equity markets ended sharply higher on Thursday, with the Nifty 50 gaining 237.90 points, or 1.05%, to close at 22,936.75, supported by broad-based buying across key sectors. The index opened at 22,690.65, touched an intraday low of 22,656.75 and climbed to a high of 22,961.95, settling near the day's peak and signalling sustained buying interest.