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Nifty trades above 24,150; IT shares in demand
At 11:30 IST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex, jumped 681.95 points or 0.89% to 77,423.77. The Nifty 50 index rose 251.10 points or 0.86% to 24,167.75.
Blue Jet Healthcare shares rally 9% after Rs 800 crore QIP allotment
Blue Jet Healthcare shares rose sharply on Friday after the company completed its Rs 800 crore QIP, attracting marquee institutional investors, including multiple ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund schemes. The fund raise is expected to strengthen the company's balance sheet, support expansion plans, and boost long-term growth prospects while broadening its institutional shareholder base.
Why is market rallying today? Sensex soars 845pts intraday, Nifty at 24,226
On the sectoral front, all the indices traded firmly in the green, with Nifty Metal and Nifty IT gaining more than 2 per cent each.
Sensex Today Rallies 762 Points | Nifty Above 24,150 | TCS & Tech Mahindra Top Gainers - Equitymaster
Sensex Today Rallies 762 Points | Nifty Above 24,150 | TCS & Tech Mahindra Top GainersEquitymaster
Sensex Today Rallies 762 Points | Nifty Above 24,150 | TCS & Tech Mahindra Top Gainers - Equitymaster
Sensex Today Rallies 762 Points | Nifty Above 24,150 | TCS & Tech Mahindra Top GainersEquitymaster

Stock Market News Today Live Updates: GIFT Nifty Points To Positive Open For Nifty, Sensex; Brent Crude Falls Near $76 A Barrel
The GIFT Nifty, an early indicator of Nifty 50's performance traded at 24,105.50, compared to Thursday's index close of 23,962.80.
F&O strategy: Deploy Bull Spread on MidCap Nifty, PNB Housing, says analyst
Nandish Shah of HDFC Securities recommends a 'Bull Spread' strategy on MidCap Nifty and PNB Housing Finance as the analyst notes a positive bias, and build-up of long positions at these counters.
Stocks in news: TCS, Groww, Shriram Finance, Dixon Tech, Anand Rathi Wealth
Indian markets saw a rebound on Thursday, recovering from Wednesday's sharp sell-off. TCS reported a 5% year-on-year profit growth, and Groww affirmed its direct mutual fund strategy. Shriram Finance is raising funds to reduce borrowing costs after a rating upgrade. Maruti Suzuki plans to add service points, and Dixon Tech will expand smartphone manufacturing. Premier Energies commissioned a solar module facility, and Anand Rathi Wealth saw profit rise.

Groww says direct mutual funds remain core offering amid confusion over MF Prime
The investment platform clarified that its new MF Prime service is an optional offering for investors seeking research-backed guidance and does not replace its zero-commission direct mutual fund platform.
Groww responds to Nithin Kamath tweet: Direct mutual funds remain free for DIY investors
Groww assures investors direct mutual funds remain free for do-it-yourself users. The platform stated its commitment to zero-commission offerings for these investors. This clarification follows recent discussions regarding mutual fund offerings in the market.
Zerodha will keep direct mutual fund plans for free, says Nithin Kamath
Zerodha founder Nithin Kamath reaffirmed the company’s commitment to offering direct mutual funds free of charge. He said Coin has helped investors save commissions, while many rival platforms have exited or reconsidered the low-cost direct mutual fund business model.
INR settles higher, supported by good recovery in local equities
The Indian rupee appreciated by 7 paise to settle at 95.41 (provisional) against the US dollar on Thursday even as crude oil prices firmed up and the greenback strengthened in the global markets. A recovery in the stock markets and dollar selling by state-run lenders supported the local currency amid rising volatility triggered by the fresh escalation in the West Asia crisis. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened lower by 4 paise at 95.52 against the US dollar and later traded in the range of 95.58 to 95.28 during the day. It settled at 95.41 (provisional), up 7 paise from the previous close. The rupee had declined by 52 paise to settle at 95.48 against the US dollar on Wednesday. Indian shares ended modestly higher on Thursday, after having fallen heavily in the previous session amid escalating hostilities in the Middle East. At the close of the market, the NSE Nifty 50 advanced 80.75 points (0.34%) to settle at 23,962.80, while the BSE Sensex gained 238.22 ...