Markets rise for 3rd day, Nifty at 24,271, Sensex up 262 pts

The domestic share market indices extended their winning streak for the third straight session on Friday supported by buying in IT, pharma, metal, and realty stocks and positive cues from Asian markets.At close, the Sensex was up 261.79 points or 0.34 percent at 77,763.91, and the Nifty was up 95.15 points or 0.39 percent at 24,270.85.For the week, the BSE Sensex and Nifty added nearly 1% each.

#Indian markets start Friday on a strong note as Sensex nears 78,000 and Nifty crosses 24,300, driven by IT gains and positive global market cues. pic.twitter.com/9Wyc3vzwLb

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HCL Technologies, Max Healthcare, Bajaj Finserv, Apollo Hospitals, Dr Reddy's Labs were the top gainers on the Nifty, while losers included Axis Bank, M&M, SBI, L&T, Tech Mahindra.On the sectoral front,IT and metal stocks led the rally, whereas Bank and PSU Bank indices underperformed.The broader indices underperformed with Nifty midcap index ended marginally lower while smallcap index finished on flat note.
Rupee Close:
On 3 Jul'26,the Indian rupee appreciated 14 paise to close at 95.21 (provisional) against the US dollar on Friday as the dollar index retreated from its recent 15-month high levels and mirrored positive domestic equities.Forex traders said despite a weaker dollar index and lower crude oil prices, the rupee is facing pressure from robust dollar demand from importers and corporate hedgers.
Trading Guide:
Markets experts recommended five shares to buy on Friday: NIIT Ltd, Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC Ltd, DCB Bank Ltd, Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals Corporation Ltd, and Poly Medicure Ltd.

(Business Correspondent)