The Indian stock market ended on a flat note, giving up some early gains. The Sensex rose 130.06 points (0.15%) to 84,556.40, while the Nifty added 22.80 points (0.09%) to close at 25,891.40.
The Nifty Bank index also saw moderate movement, ending at 58,078.05, up 0.12%.
Let’s take a look at the key highlights of today’s trade –
Top gainers of the day
Tech and banking stocks drove the rally, with Infosys, HCL Tech, TCS, and Axis Bank emerging as the top gainers.
Infosys shares jumped 4% after the company confirmed that promoters, including Nandan Nilekani and Sudha Murty, will not participate in the Rs 18,000 crore share buyback, reassuring investors.
Key laggards
On the downside, Eternel, Bharti Airtel, UltraTech Cement, and DHL Ports struggled to keep pace, pulling back some of the day’s overall market gains.
Sector spotlight: Textile stocks shine
Textile stocks stole the limelight, surging as much as 17% amid optimism over a possible India–US trade deal. Leading the charge were Vardhman Textiles, Kitex Garments, Gokaldas Exports, Trident, Indo Count Industries, Pearl Global, Welspun Living, and KPR Mill. Investors were drawn by the upbeat sentiment surrounding trade discussions and strong sector-specific momentum.
