Sensex Rises 150 Points, Nifty Above 24,100; IT Stocks Shine

Stock Market LIVE Updates, Friday, August 28, 2026: Indian benchmark indices traded in positive territory on Friday, recovering a day after sharp late-session declines during the monthly expiry rattled investors. The Sensex gained more than 150 points, while the Nifty50 remained above the 24,100 mark, supported by broad-based buying. Sectoral sentiment remained largely upbeat, with IT and technology stocks leading the gains. Auto, Media, Healthcare, Pharma, Metals and Realty stocks also witnessed buying interest. On the other hand, Cement, Chemicals, Consumer Durables and FMCG stocks remained under pressure. The financial sector witnessed a mixed trend, while Oil & Gas stocks remained largely steady. Overall, market sentiment leaned positive, with technology and select cyclical sectors emerging as the key drivers of the session. Investment in securities market are subject to market risks. Read all the related documents carefully before investing,