Sensex soars 965 points as IT, banking and auto stocks lead market rally
The Indian stock markets ended on a strong note on Friday, supported by robust buying in auto, information technology (IT), and banking stocks.
The Indian stock markets ended on a strong note on Friday, supported by robust buying in auto, information technology (IT), and banking stocks.
Indian stock markets on Monday recovered smartly from early losses to close marginally higher, led by gains in information technology (IT) stocks.
Indian stock markets ended the week on a positive note on Friday, extending their winning streak to a third consecutive session, with the Nifty closing above the 24,250 mark, supported by buying in IT, pharma, metal and realty stocks.
Over 73,200 jobs were cut in the initial three months of 2026 Q1FY26 by 95 Information Technology (IT) companies, data compiled by Layoffs.fyi said.
Artificial Intelligence is often described as the next phase of Information Technology. This idea has gained widespread acceptance across boardrooms, universities, and policy discussions.
The Centre on Friday directed law enforcement agencies of all states and Union Territories to accord priority to online crimes against women and children and ensure prompt and coordinated response to such cases.
At close, the Sensex was up 513.45 points or 0.61% at 85,186.47, while the Nifty was up 142.60 points or 0.55% at 26,052.65.
Bhubaneswar, once a temple town and now a rising urban star, stands at a critical juncture. As one of India’s fastest-growing Tier-2 cities, it has transformed into a hub for education, IT, tourism, and culture.
A major joint operation was carried out on Monday morning in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, by teams from the Enforcement Directorate (ED), Income Tax Department (IT), and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
At the close, the Sensex was up 582.95 points, or 0.72%, at 81,790.12, while the Nifty gained 183.40 points, or 0.74%, to end at 25,077.65.
