The rally marked a strong finish to the trading week (Image: Internet)
New Delhi: Indian equity benchmarks closed sharply higher on Friday, supported by broad-based buying across key sectors. The BSE Sensex surged 919 points to settle at 77,550, while the Nifty 50 rose 275 points to end at 24,050.
The rally marked a strong finish to the trading week, reflecting improved investor sentiment.
Buying was led by banking and auto stocks, which emerged as the top contributors to the market’s upward movement. Sectors such as realty, power, and FMCG also recorded gains of around 1-2 percent.
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Analysts said strong participation in these sectors provided stability and momentum to the indices, helping them maintain gains throughout the session.
Despite the overall bullish trend, the IT sector remained under pressure. IT stocks declined by nearly 1.7 percent, acting as a drag on the market.
Market participants attributed the weakness to global cues and cautious sentiment around technology stocks. The decline in IT shares limited the extent of the broader rally.
The positive sentiment was not limited to large-cap stocks. Midcap and smallcap indices also witnessed gains of around 1.5 percent, indicating widespread buying interest.
The rally across segments suggests that investors are increasingly diversifying their portfolios and looking beyond frontline stocks for opportunities.
Positive signals from Asian markets also supported domestic equities. South Korea’s KOSPI rose about 1.40 percent, while Japan’s Nikkei 225 gained 1.78 percent. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index also edged higher by 0.51 percent.
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The upbeat global trend boosted investor confidence and contributed to the strong performance of Indian markets.
Market experts said sustained buying across sectors and supportive global cues could keep sentiment positive in the near term. However, sector-specific volatility, particularly in IT stocks, may continue to influence market direction.
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