The BSE Sensex surged 630.92 points or 0.78 per cent to 82,012.28, while the NSE Nifty 50 climbed 176.25 points or 0.71 per cent to 25,140.50 as of 12:47 pm. The Nifty Bank index outperformed the broader market, rising 560.30 points or 1.09 per cent to 51,732.60. Similarly, the Nifty Financial Services index gained 235.35 points or 1.00 per cent to 23,847.90. The midcap segment showed mixed performance, with the Nifty Midcap Select index down 24.05 points or 0.19 per cent at 12,956.20. However, the Nifty Next 50 index gained 140.20 points or 0.19 per cent to reach 75,518.65.

Source: The Hindu October 14, 2024 19:58 UTC