Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights: The Nifty 50 surged 304 points to close at 25,549, its highest closing level in nearly nine months, while the Sensex jumped 1,000 points to settle at 83,756. Aided by significant contributions from Reliance Industries and HDFC Bank, the rally saw nearly 40 Nifty stocks ending in the green.
Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights: The Indian market ended Thursday’s session with sharp gains, led by strong performances from heavyweight stocks and a rally in financial and metal shares. The Nifty Bank index recorded a record closing high, climbing 586 points to finish at 57,207, powered by strong moves in HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank.
The broader financial sector outperformed, with gains also seen across oil marketing, cement, and metal stocks. The Nifty Midcap index added 346 points to close at 59,227.
Among the top performers, Bharti Airtel and HDFC Bank crossed the ₹2,000-per-share mark for the first time. Four Nifty constituents—Bharti Airtel, HDFC Bank, HDFC Life, and Grasim—hit record highs during the session. Hindustan Copper rose nearly 5% as global copper prices firmed up, while cement stocks like Dalmia Bharat gained on expectations of robust demand. Oil marketing companies—IOC, BPCL, and HPCL—each added 3% on healthy buying interest.