Sensex Surges 347 Points, Nifty Extends Winning Streak to Four Sessions

Stock Market Extends Winning Run; Broader Markets Shine

Indian benchmark indices ended Wednesday’s session on a positive note, extending their recent rally as easing global uncertainties and sustained buying in heavyweight stocks supported investor sentiment. The BSE Sensex rose 347.14 points, or 0.45 per cent, to settle at 77,155.62, while the NSE Nifty 50 gained 96.55 points, or 0.40 per cent, closing at 24,085.70. During the day, the Sensex touched a high of 77,218.99 and the Nifty climbed to 24,108.20.

Broader Market Momentum Remains Strong

The rally was broader than just the benchmark indices, with mid-, small- and micro-cap stocks continuing to attract strong investor interest. The Nifty Midcap 100 advanced 0.52 per cent, while the Nifty Smallcap 100 added 0.79 per cent. The Nifty Microcap 250 outperformed with gains of more than 1 per cent, reflecting healthy risk appetite among market participants. Positive market breadth underscored the strength of the ongoing uptrend.

Defence and PSU Bank Stocks Steal the Show

Sectorally, defence counters emerged as the biggest winners of the day. The Nifty India Defence index surged 3.91 per cent amid sustained buying across the segment. PSU banking stocks also remained in focus, lifting the Nifty PSU Bank index by 1.75 per cent.

Buying interest was also visible in information technology, metal and consumer durable stocks, helping support the broader market rally. However, some pockets of the market witnessed profit-taking, with auto, FMCG and real estate shares ending the session on a subdued note.

Trent Leads Benchmark Gainers

Among Sensex constituents, Trent emerged as the top performer, rallying more than 7 per cent. Bharat Electronics (BEL), Eternal, Tata Steel, Infosys and Titan also featured among the day’s major gainers as investors rotated into select growth and defence-linked names.

On the downside, financial stocks lagged the broader market. Bajaj Finserv, Axis Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank ended lower, while Asian Paints also closed in negative territory, limiting gains for the benchmark indices.

The market’s fourth consecutive positive close reflects improving sentiment and continued participation across segments, with investors increasingly looking beyond large-cap stocks for opportunities in the broader market.