Sensex gains over 540 pts intraday, realty & banking stocks lift market sentiment, TCS declines post Q2 results

The equity markets posted a sharp rally today amid domestic and global cues, with broad-based gains across realty, PSU banking, pharmaceutical and healthcare stocks. Investor sentiment was bolstered by renewed foreign inflows, upbeat earnings cues, and favourable domestic demand expectations.After climbing over 540 points intraday, Sensex traded 448.26 points or 0.55 per cent higher at 82,620.36 at 12.56 pm.Nifty 50 soared 134.00 points or 0.53 per cent to 25,315.80 (close to intraday high of 25,321.70).Sma ...