Sensex Ends Two-Day Slide with 331-Point Gain
The Sensex rebounds, ending a two-day losing streak, driven by strong IT sector performance.
Sensex rises 331 points to 77,264.51
Nifty IT index leads gains
Broader markets show mixed performance
On August 28, 2026, the Sensex closed up by 330.92 points, marking a recovery from a two-day decline. The index settled at 77,264.51, while the Nifty50 gained 84.80 points to reach 24,175.65. The rise was primarily fueled by gains in the IT sector, with major players like Tata Consultancy Services, Tech Mahindra, and Infosys leading the charge.
In broader market movements, the Nifty MidCap and SmallCap indices saw slight increases of 0.05% and 0.2%, respectively. Despite the positive close, analysts caution that geopolitical tensions and mixed global cues may influence future market directions, with the Nifty IT index emerging as a standout performer, rising over 3% amid a recovering tech sector.
