Fairness markets prolonged their successful streak for the second consecutive session on Thursday, with the benchmark indices closing considerably larger, pushed by sturdy features in steel and vitality shares amid constructive international cues.
The BSE Sensex surged 609.86 factors or 0.83 per cent to shut at 74,340.09, whereas the NSE Nifty50 jumped 207.40 factors or 0.93 per cent to settle at 22,544.70. The market confirmed resilience regardless of early volatility, with the indices recovering sharply after a quick dip in early commerce.
Prime gainers
Asian Paints led the rally, surging 4.70 per cent to ₹2,267.10, buoyed by a powerful demand outlook and sturdy institutional shopping for. NTPC adopted, rising 3.41 per cent to ₹337.75 on agency energy sector demand.
Reliance Industries gained 2.96 per cent to shut at ₹1,210.55, as traders cheered its current growth plans. Tata Metal added 2.87 per cent to complete at ₹150.35, pushed by rising steel costs. Bajaj Finserv rounded off the highest 5, climbing 2.39 per cent to ₹1,845.15.
Prime losers
Tech Mahindra was the most important laggard, falling 2.31 per cent to ₹1,503.60 amid weak international IT sector cues. Kotak Mahindra Financial institution declined 0.96 per cent to ₹1,921.60, dealing with promoting strain after current features.
Zomato slipped 0.62 per cent to ₹225.40, whereas Tata Motors dropped 0.19 per cent to ₹639.75. IndusInd Financial institution noticed a marginal lack of 0.07 per cent, closing at ₹971.05.
The day’s features have been largely pushed by energy in steel, vitality, and infrastructure shares, reflecting upbeat investor sentiment. The Nifty Steel index surged 2.48 per cent, whereas the Nifty Power index gained 1.92 per cent.