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Benchmark equity indices closed on a positive note on Thursday, supported by strong buying in IT and capital goods stocks, while auto counters dragged.
The Sensex climbed 324 points, or 0.40%, to settle at 81,425, while the Nifty advanced 104 points to 24,973. Broader market indices also remained firm — the BSE Mid-Cap index rose 0.8% and the Small-Cap index gained 0.7%.
Index Movers
Out of the 30 Sensex companies, 19 ended higher.
- Top Gainers: Bharat Electronics surged 4.2%, HCL Tech jumped 2.6%, and Bajaj Finance rose 2.2%.
- Top Laggards: Mahindra & Mahindra fell 2.5%, Maruti Suzuki declined 1.5%, and Tata Motors eased 0.9%.
Sectoral Trends
Out of 21 BSE sectoral indices, 17 closed in the green.
- IT Pack: Emerged as the star performer for the second day in a row — Focused IT up 2.6%, IT index up 2.5%.
- Capital Goods: Gained 1.9% on strong institutional buying.
- Other Sectors: Banking, FMCG, and Pharma posted modest gains.
On the downside:
- Auto: Slipped 1.2% on profit booking in key auto majors.
- Consumer Discretionary: Lost 0.5%.
- Consumer Durables: Down 0.2%.
Market Outlook
Analysts noted that investor rotation into IT and capital goods is driving resilience despite volatility in global markets. They expect near-term momentum to hinge on upcoming U.S. inflation data and FII flows.
