Sensex Ends 484 Points Higher
The BSE Sensex climbed 484 points on Friday, while the Nifty 50 crossed the 25,700 mark to close at a fresh one-year high.
Key winners and movers
Stocks such as Asian Paints and Mahindra & Mahindra saw double-digit gains of around 4% and 3% respectively. Among financials and energy names, Reliance, HDFC Bank, and ICICI Bank were major contributors to the upside.
Sector trends
While overall markets advanced, IT stocks underperformed — Wipro and Infosys fell amid margin concerns. The small-cap segment rose modestly, and mid-caps were mixed.
What’s driving the rally
Investor optimism was fueled by upbeat expectations around upcoming bank results, easing U.S. bond yields, fresh foreign inflows, and strong performance in key sectors.
