Last Updated on July 9, 2026 7:13 pm by BIZNAMA NEWS

Sensex Gains 238 Points, Nifty Settles Above 23,950

By Our Business Correspondent

Domestic benchmark indices staged a recovery on Thursday, snapping a two-session losing streak. The market was buoyed by broad-based buying and an improvement in global sentiment, following comments from US President Donald Trump that a full-scale conflict with Iran was unlikely, which helped alleviate concerns regarding global energy supplies.

The S&P BSE Sensex climbed 238.22 points (0.31%) to close at 76,741.82, while the Nifty 50 index added 80.75 points (0.34%) to settle at 23,962.80. The broader markets outperformed the benchmarks, with the BSE 150 MidCap Index rising 1.41% and the BSE 250 SmallCap Index gaining 1.69%. Market breadth remained robust, with 2,896 shares advancing against 1,342 declines on the BSE. Volatility, as measured by the India VIX, dropped significantly by 8.97% to 13.36.

Top Gainers and Losers (Nifty 50)

Top GainersChange (%)Top LosersChange (%)
Sun Pharma+2.78%Dr. Reddy’s-5.77%
Bharti Airtel+2.49%
HDFC Bank+0.83%

Note: Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories tumbled after the company reported a quality-related issue with the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) in its semaglutide product, leading to supply delays.

Corporate Highlights

  • Tata Consultancy Services (TCS): Shares rose 0.07% after the IT major reported a 13.9% YoY revenue increase to Rs 72,275 crore for Q1 FY27. The company declared an interim dividend of Rs 12 per share.
  • Insolation Energy: Zoomed 11.80% after securing a Rs 558.29 crore contract from NTPC Renewable Energy.
  • Rajesh Power Services: Gained 3.76% following a Rs 653.12 crore turnkey contract from PGVCL.
  • Premier Energies: Rallied 4.42% after inaugurating a 5.6 GW solar module facility in Telangana.

IPO Update (As of 18:39 IST, 9 July 2026)

  • Kusumgar IPO: Subscribed 12.71 times.
  • Laser Power & Infra IPO: Subscribed 0.15 times.

Key Indicators

  • Currency: The partially convertible rupee hovered at 95.41 against the dollar.
  • Crude Oil: Brent crude for September 2026 settlement rose 0.56% to $78.46 per barrel.
  • Gold: MCX Gold futures for 5 August 2026 delivery gained 0.51% to Rs 1,44,449.
  • Bond Yields: India’s 10-year benchmark yield declined to 6.750%.

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