Why did market rise today? Sensex gains 444 points, Nifty closes above 24,000. 3 key factors

Indian stock markets surged on Wednesday, breaking a two-day losing spell. Positive global sentiment and other factors propelled investor confidence, with Sensex and Nifty 50 registering significant gains. The market capitalization saw a substantial increase, adding nearly Rs 2.5 lakh crore. While FMCG and Realty sectors led the charge, IT stocks experienced a downturn.

Nomura expects IT firms to see ‘anaemic’ growth in FY27. Here are latest target prices for Infosys, TCS, and others

Nomura expects subdued near-term growth for Indian IT companies as macro uncertainty and weak tech spending weigh on demand ahead of Q1 earnings. However, it sees long-term opportunities emerging from AI-driven changes, with IT firms potentially expanding their addressable market as enterprises increasingly rely on system integrators in hybrid human–digital workflows.