Sensex surges over 810 points, Nifty crosses 24,230 on strength in IT, metal and banking stocks
Indian benchmark indices opened on a firm note despite mixed global signals, with the Nifty reclaiming the 24,230 mark. Broad-based buying lifted most sectoral indices, led by IT, metals and FMCG, which gained 1-2%. Realty, capital goods and power were the only sectors trading in the red. Meanwhile, the Nifty Midcap and Smallcap indices advanced nearly 1% each. Markets @11..30 AM | Sensex jumps nearly 810 points, Nifty trades above 24,230 At around 11 .30 AM, the Sensex was trading 79510 points while the Nifty gained 2310 points 0. Market breadth remained positive, with 2,241 stocks advancing, 1,232 declining, and 177 remaining unchanged on the NSE. Investment in securities market are subject to market risks. Read all the related documents carefully before investing, -----------