Markets closed higher on Thursday, where the BSE Sensex gained over 220 points, while the Nifty 50 moved back above the 25,400 level by the end of the session.
Markets opened on a cautious note amid mixed global cues and uncertainty ahead of key economic developments. Sentiment improved later in the day on the back of gains in heavyweight stocks.
Tata Steel surged around 4%, emerging as the top gainer on the Nifty, while Larsen & Toubro climbed nearly 3% on sustained investor interest. Other metal and PSU stocks such as Vedanta and Coal India also traded higher.
On the losing side, FMCG and auto stocks faced selling pressure. ITC, Maruti Suzuki and Titan Company were among the notable laggards, limiting broader market gains.
Sector-wise, metal, PSU and capital goods stocks outperformed, while FMCG, IT and auto indices ended lower. Investors stayed cautious ahead of upcoming economic cues and the Union Budget.
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