Investors on Dalal Street had a reason to smile as the stock market today witnessed a steady climb, reflecting a resilient mood despite some pressure in the technology and telecom counters. The Sensex and Nifty 50 both managed to close in the green, showing that the bulls are still very much in control of the narrative.
The Sensex wrapped up the session at 77,269.40, gaining over 355 points, while the Nifty 50 comfortably held its ground above the 24,100 mark, closing at 24,119.30.
While the Nifty Bank remained relatively flat, finishing with a marginal gain of 0.03%, the broader market sentiment remained upbeat as domestic cyclicals and heavyweights provided the necessary heavy lifting.
In terms of sector performance, Nifty Realty emerged as the undisputed star of the day, surging by 2.41%. The healthcare space also showed significant strength, particularly the Nifty Mid-Small Healthcare index, which jumped nearly 2%.
Metal and Pharmaceutical stocks joined the rally, adding to the positive momentum. However, the journey wasn’t entirely smooth; the technology pack faced headwinds with Tata Consultancy Services and Infosys ending in the red, while the telecom sector felt the heat from a sharp dip in Bharti Airtel.
Among the top gainers, Adani Ports stole the spotlight with a massive 5.30% jump. Consumer giant Hindustan Unilever and energy behemoth Reliance Industries also contributed significantly to the upward trajectory, gaining 2.60% and 2.24% respectively.
Engineering major Larsen & Toubro and Maruti Suzuki were other notable performers that kept the buying interest alive.
On the flip side, the top losers list was led by Bharti Airtel, which shed 2.82%. Other prominent laggards included Kotak Mahindra Bank, Tata Consultancy Services, and Itc, as profit booking emerged in these high-profile names. Indigo also traded with a negative bias, closing nearly 1% lower.
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