Sensex rises 226 points; Nifty ends near 16,500
Equity benchmark Sensex ended 226 points higher on Monday following gains in index heavyweights TCS, HCL Tech, and Reliance Industries amid a positive trend in global markets. After rallying over 450 points during the day, the 30-share index pared some gains to end 226.47 points or 0.41 percent higher at 55,555.79. Similarly, the broader NSE Nifty advanced 45.95 points or 0.28 percent to 16,496.45.
HCL Tech was the top gainer in the Sensex pack
HCL Tech was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rising over four percent, followed by TCS, Bajaj Finserv, Nestle India, Bharti Airtel, Bajaj Finance, and Tech Mahindra. On the other hand, M&M, Bajaj Auto, UltraTech Cement and PowerGrid were among the laggards. "Domestic equities remained volatile despite witnessing brisk opening today," said Binod Modi, Head - Strategy at Reliance Securities.
Nifty IT gained over 1.8 percent
"Strong cues from global equities aided benchmark indices to witness modest recovery, which was also supported by a sustained rebound in IT stocks," he added. Nifty IT gained over 1.8 percent, followed by financials recording modest gains. Improved visibility of sustained earnings growth with the least volatility compared to other industries attracted investors toward IT stocks, he noted.
Brent crude trading at $66.66 per barrel
Elsewhere in Asia, bourses in Shanghai, Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Seoul ended with strong gains. Equities in Europe were also trading on a positive note in mid-session deals. Meanwhile, international oil benchmark Brent crude surged 2.95 percent to $66.66 per barrel.
