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Sensex jumps 400 points as Nifty crosses 23,000, Infosys shares rise 2%
✍️ India Today
🗓 21 Oct 2026, 11:01 AM
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India’s benchmark indices opened sharply higher on Monday, with the Sensex gaining about 400 points and the Nifty breaching the 23,000 mark, while Infosys stock climbed 2%.
The Bombay Stock Exchange’s Sensex opened the trading session with an uplift of roughly 400 points, signalling a strong start to the day. At the same time, the NSE’s Nifty index moved past the psychologically important 23,000 level, reinforcing bullish sentiment among investors.
Infosys Ltd., a heavyweight in the IT sector, posted a 2% gain, contributing to the overall market rally. The stock’s rise was among the most notable moves on the exchange during the opening minutes.
Market participants noted that the broad-based advance reflected optimism in domestic and global cues, though no specific policy announcements were cited in the opening trade.
Analysts expect the indices to be closely watched for further momentum, as the early surge sets the tone for the week ahead.
Infosys Ltd., a heavyweight in the IT sector, posted a 2% gain, contributing to the overall market rally. The stock’s rise was among the most notable moves on the exchange during the opening minutes.
Market participants noted that the broad-based advance reflected optimism in domestic and global cues, though no specific policy announcements were cited in the opening trade.
Analysts expect the indices to be closely watched for further momentum, as the early surge sets the tone for the week ahead.