Indian Equities Rally; Nifty Flirts With 24,700 Mark as VIX Eases

In a session marked by bullish undertones, the domestic stock market closed on a robust note, with the Nifty50 nearing the 24,700 threshold. The trading day saw the Sensex leap by 378 points, buoyed by a wave of optimistic sentiment that found its way across global investment environments. The market's upbeat mood was primarily facilitated by positive cues from international fronts, encouraging investors to engage in a buying spree. The banking sector and financial stocks spearheaded the rally, registering substantial gains throughout the session.

Banking and Financial Sectors Spearhead the Rally

Leading the market charge, the banking and financial sectors demonstrated significant strength, with stocks in these categories seizing the limelight. Their performance underscored the robust investor appetite for assets perceived as poised for growth in an environment of economic recovery. In contrast, segments such as media and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) exhibited more-muted advances, trailing behind the larger upward market trajectory.

Profit-Booking Trims Early Gains

In the latter part of the trading day, a bout of late profit-booking emerged, which curtailed some of the earlier gains. Nonetheless, the Nifty managed to wind up near the 24,700 level, reflecting a persistent underlying strength in the market. A notable aspect of the day’s market activity was the Volatility Index (VIX), which slipped below the 14 mark, indicating a reduction in anticipated volatility and auguring a potentially serene landscape for the near term.

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