Sensex up 174 points on gains in bank, IT stocks
Rediff·2026-02-17 12:57
A total of 2,447 stocks advanced, while 1,756 declined and 149 remained unchanged.Photograph: Danish Siddiqui/ReutersKey PointsNSE Nifty advanced 42.65 pointsBroader indices also traded firmDefence stocks gained 1.3 per centStock markets closed higher for the second straight session on Tuesday, driven by gains in bank, IT and capital goods shares.The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 173.81 points, or 0.21 per cent, to close at 83,450.96.The index moved between a high of 83,598 and a low of 82,987.43 during the d ...