Sensex climbs 331 points to close at 77,265, Nifty up 85 on IT, metal buying

The Bombay Stock Exchange's benchmark Sensex closed at 77,265, up 331 points from the previous session. The broader Nifty 50 index also posted a gain, adding 85 points to its tally. Market participants noted a noticeable uptick in buying activity across information‑technology and metal sectors, which helped lift overall market sentiment. Analysts said the rally reflects renewed confidence in corporate earnings outlook for IT firms and steady demand for metal commodities. The indices' advance comes amid a broader trend of foreign institutional investors increasing their exposure to Indian equities.