Share Market Highlights: Markets bounce back: Sensex closes at 81,634, Nifty crosses 25,000

Sensex, Nifty updates on 08 October 2024:: Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded on Tuesday after a six-day losing streak, driven by gains in heavyweights like HDFC Bank, Reliance Industries, and Mahindra & Mahindra. The BSE Sensex surged 584.81 points (0.72%) to close at 81,634.81, while the NSE Nifty rose by 217.40 points (0.88%) to 25,013.15. Leading gainers from the Sensex pack included Adani Ports, Mahindra & Mahindra, Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, and SBI. On the downside, Tata Steel, Titan, Bajaj Finserv, and Hindustan Unilever were among the major laggards. Globally, European markets traded lower, and US markets closed negatively on Monday. Asian markets had mixed performances, with Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Seoul finishing lower, while Shanghai ended positive. Meanwhile, Brent crude oil prices dropped 1.84% to USD 79.44 per barrel. On Monday, the Sensex had fallen by 638.45 points, and the Nifty declined by 218.85 points.