Market wrap: Top gainers and losers on Nifty and Sensex today

Indian benchmark indices posted strong gains for the second consecutive session, with the Sensex rising 828 points to close at 77,569 and the Nifty 50 advancing over 244 points to 24,206. The rally added nearly Rs 6 lakh crore to the combined market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies, bringing it to around Rs 482 lakh crore. Analysts attributed the momentum to positive updates from banks, a constructive outlook for IT, and expectations of a strong start to the Q1 earnings season, with broad-based participation from real estate and metals sectors.