Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty Banks rises over 400 points even as larger mkt slips from highs

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: The markets are on the rise on this weekly expiry of the Sensex options contracts. The Nifty has risen, and after hitting the 24,000 mark early on, it is now near the mark. The Sensex is surging over 250 points, rising to 76,800.

The bulls managed to hold on to the 23,800 mark on Wednesday but nothing much has changed on ground for the market.

The Rupee has strenghtened to hit the 2-month high mark.

Oil prices remain above $95, although Wall Street saw a small rebound overnight. Bond yields too saw a small cool-off but remain at elevated levels.

The currency has remained stable. Banks will be in focus after the strong FCNR (B) deposit number as well. Watch for stocks like Power Grid, Page Industries, Persistent Systems, Swiggy and others.

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