losing Bell: Sensex Rises 291 Points, Nifty Settles Above 24,100; Pharma and Media Stocks Lead the Rally

Indian equity benchmarks ended the session on a positive note, with the Nifty closing above the 24,100 mark and the Sensex advancing 291 points. $CIPLA , !Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, $TECHM , $RELIANCE , and $SUNPHARMA emerged as the top performers on the Nifty. Conversely, $ASIANPAINT , $TITAN , $NESTLEIND , $TRENT , and $SHRIRAMFIN were among the key laggards. On the sectoral front, most indices finished in positive territory, with FMCG and Consumer Durables being the only exceptions. Media, IT, Metal, Pharma, Auto, and Energy sectors gained between 0.5% and 1%. The broader market remained resilient, as the Nifty Midcap Index added 0.3% and the Nifty Smallcap Index climbed 0.5%. Investment in securities market are subject to market risks. Read all the related documents carefully before investing.