September 21, 2026 4:22 PM
Sensex rises 564 points, Nifty ends above 23,400 as falling oil prices boost investor sentiment
Indian equity benchmarks closed higher on Monday, supported by improved risk appetite among investors after crude oil prices eased and global bond yields softened. Gains in heavyweight stocks and defensive sectors helped the market advance despite weakness in broader indices. The Sensex climbed 564.03 points, or 0.76 per cent, to settle at 74,858.99, while the Nifty advanced 67.90 points, or 0.29 per cent, to close at 23,414.30. "Technically, the Nifty continues to hold above 23,300, keeping t...