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Sensex Surges Nearly 1,000 Points as Banking and IT Stocks Lift Market Sentiment

BusinessBhumika Lenka17 Jul 2026

Mumbai, July 17: Indian equity markets witnessed a strong rally as the benchmark Sensex jumped 965 points and the Nifty crossed the 24,300 mark, supported by robust buying interest in banking and information technology stocks.

Sensex Surges Nearly 1,000 Points as Banking and IT Stocks Lift Market Sentiment

The positive momentum reflected improved investor confidence, with key sectors contributing to the broader market gains. Banking and IT counters emerged as major drivers of the rally, attracting strong buying activity during the trading session.

Market analysts attributed the upward movement to favourable domestic cues, renewed investor participation and optimism surrounding growth prospects across major sectors.

The rally extended gains across several segments, with investors showing increased interest in fundamentally strong companies amid positive market sentiment.

Experts said continued monitoring of global developments, economic indicators and corporate earnings will remain important for sustaining market momentum in the coming sessions.

The strong performance of benchmark indices highlights the resilience of Indian equity markets and investor confidence in the country’s economic outlook.