Markets end firm: Why Sensex zoomed 1,000 points in afternoon trade; Nifty reclaims 24,700
Indian equity markets rebounded over 1% today, driven by global cues and value buying in metals, consumer durables, realty, and auto sectors. IT and banking stocks struggled, but heavyweight stocks like Adani Ports, Larsen & Toubro, Hindalco Industries, Reliance Industries, and Coal India led the recovery. The day started volatile but ended strong.