September 16, 2024 3:25 PM

Sensex, Nifty surge as global markets rebound

Indian stock markets opened on a positive note Thursday, riding the wave of a global market rally triggered by easing inflation in the United States. The benchmark Nifty 50 index surged 0.57% or 141.20 points to 25,059.65, while the BSE Sensex climbed 0.5% or 407 points to 81,930.18 at the opening bell. This upbeat start comes in response to the latest US inflation data, which showed a moderation in August. The cooling inflation has fueled expectations of potential Federal Reserve rate cuts at...