Sensex and Nifty Rise for Third Day Led by Bajaj Twins
The Indian stock market continued its winning streak for a third consecutive session on Friday. The Sensex climbed 166 points, while the Nifty 50 closed above the 24,380 mark. Gains were primarily driven by non-banking financial companies like Bajaj Finance and Bajaj Finserv. However, the IT sector faced headwinds as heavyweights like TCS and Infosys ended the day in the red. Investors are now looking toward upcoming corporate earnings to set the market's direction.
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