Investor sentiment was overwhelmingly positive in the stock market today, as the key indices showcased a robust performance, erasing previous jitters.
The Sensex vaulted by over 930 points to finish at 75,502.85, representing a solid 1.26% gain. Simultaneously, the Nifty 50 maintained a steady climb throughout the session, closing at 23,408.80, up by 1.11%.
This broad-based buying was spearheaded by heavyweights in the banking and cement sectors, which helped the Nifty Bank index jump 1.22% to settle at 54,413.40.
The sector performance was a tale of two halves, but the bulls clearly had the upper hand. The Nifty Auto index led the rally with a 1.67% increase, reflecting renewed buyer interest.
Financial services also had a stellar day, with the Nifty Financial Services index climbing 1.36%, while the Nifty FMCG index rose by 1.14% as steady buying supported the broader market trend.
However, it wasn’t a green day for every corner of the market. The Nifty Oil & Gas sector dragged significantly, dropping 1.58%, and the Nifty Realty index shed 1.57%.
The healthcare space also faced headwinds, with the Nifty Healthcare index closing 1.37% lower.
Among the top gainers on the Sensex, Ultratech Cement was the undisputed leader, surging 4.64%. Retail giant Trent followed with a 3.01% gain, while HDFC Bank provided significant heavy lifting for the indices, rising 2.88%.
Other notable performers included Mahindra & Mahindra and Eternal, which gained 2.86% and 2.80% respectively.
Conversely, the list of top losers was headlined by Bharat Electronics, which dipped 2.32%. Power Grid also struggled, falling 1.10%, while Sun Pharma and Bharti Airtel faced selling pressure, closing down 1.00% and 0.82% respectively.
National Thermal Power Corporation also featured among the laggards with a 0.59% decline.
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