Indian Indices Rebound: Sensex Jumps 400 Points, Nifty Reclaims 23,600
The Indian stock market showed a healthy recovery on Monday, with both the Sensex and Nifty gaining approximately 0.5%. The Sensex rose by 400 points, while the Nifty 50 moved back above the 23,600 mark. This rebound comes after a period of volatility and selling pressure. Top gainers included IndiGo, which rose 4.5%, alongside IT major Infosys and Asian Paints. The broader market sentiment turned positive as midcap and smallcap indices also tracked the upward movement of the benchmarks.
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