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Indian Stocks Surge: Sensex, Nifty Extend Gains
31 Jul
Summary
- Sensex closed at 78,095, Nifty at 24,384, extending gains.
- Bajaj Finance and Bajaj Finserv led the market rally.
- IT stocks faced profit booking amid global chipmaker rebound.
Indian stock markets demonstrated positive momentum for the third session in a row, with the Sensex reaching 78,095 and the Nifty closing at 24,384. This upward trend was largely driven by strong performance from Bajaj Finance and Bajaj Finserv, while broader markets also saw gains.
Despite the overall bullish sentiment, some profit-taking occurred at higher levels. Analysts noted that continued market growth hinges on the ongoing earnings season, which has so far exceeded expectations, and on a decrease in global economic uncertainties.
The technology sector experienced a downturn, with IT stocks facing selling pressure. This followed a recent rally and was influenced by a rebound in global chipmakers, which shifted investor focus amid concerns about AI valuations.
Market watchers anticipate that the sustainability of the current rally will depend on whether the improvement in earnings is widespread across sectors or concentrated in a few. Immediate resistance for the Nifty is observed around 24,530-24,550, with support identified at 24,230-24,250.
