Sensex closes over 600 points higher, Nifty above 24,200; Eternal gains over 2%

The rebound came after a bruising run for Dalal Street, with the Nifty having fallen for seven straight sessions before Thursday as elevated crude oil prices and rising global bond yields hurt risk appetite.The BSE Sensex jumped 628.04 points, or 0.82%, to settle at 77,537.72. The NSE Nifty50 gained 153.55 points, or 0.64%, to close at 24,231.85. (Photo: Reuters)Benchmark market indices snapped their recent losing streak on Thursday, with the Sensex closing more than 600 points higher and the Nifty ending above the 24,200 mark, aided by gains in IT and financial stocks.The BSE Sensex jumped 628.04 points, or 0.82%, to settle at 77,537.72. The NSE Nifty50 gained 153.55 points, or 0.64%, to close at 24,231.85.The rebound came after a bruising run for Dalal Street, with the Nifty having fallen for seven straight sessions before Thursday as elevated crude oil prices and rising global bond yields hurt risk appetite.Easing concerns around global borrowing costs helped sentiment recover, with broader Asian markets also moving higher. IT stocks were among the key gainers, with the sector extending its recovery after sharp losses in recent sessions.Financial stocks also advanced, while broader mid- and small-cap indices moved higher as buying returned across much of the market. Reuters reported that 13 of the 16 major sectors ended in positive territory during the session. Among individual stocks, Eternal gained over 2%, emerging as one of the notable gainers in the benchmark indices.Thursday's rally offered some relief after a week of persistent selling pressure, though concerns over crude prices, developments in West Asia and global bond yields are likely to keep investors cautious in the sessions ahead.- EndsPublished By: Koustav DasPublished On: Aug 20, 2026 15:33 IST