Sensex, Nifty extend gains for 2nd day as IT, pharma stocks lead rally

October 30, 2026 4:13 PM

Sensex, Nifty extend gains for 2nd day as IT, pharma stocks lead rally

Indian equity benchmarks closed in positive territory for the second straight session on Friday, driven by buying in IT and pharma counters, while broader markets remained under pressure. The Sensex advanced 308.49 points, or 0.42 per cent, to settle at 74,459.53, while the Nifty gained 116.35 points, or 0.51 per cent, to close at 23,053.10. Commenting on the Nifty technical outlook, experts said that after a few sessions of consolidation, the index witnessed a breakout, closing above the cru...

Nifty, Sensex extend gains as IT, realty and pharma stocks lead rally

July 3, 2026 4:42 PM

Nifty, Sensex extend gains as IT, realty and pharma stocks lead rally

The benchmark equity indices extended their gains on Friday, supported by strong buying in IT, realty, pharma and healthcare stocks, even as the broader market delivered a mixed performance. The Nifty advanced 95.15 points, or 0.39 per cent, to trade at 24,270.85, while the Sensex climbed 262.79 points, or 0.34 per cent, to 77,763.91. Commenting on Nifty technical outlook, experts said that the 24,400 level remains the immediate resistance. "A sustained breakout above this zone could reinforc...