- Indian equity benchmarks rebounded from early losses to end higher, led by gains in FMCG and pharmaceutical stocks. Key indices like the Sensex ended up 0.19% while the Nifty rose 0.11%.
- Asian shares rose after positive US jobs data, while European stocks also edged higher on company deal news. US stock futures pointed to a higher opening on Wall Street.
- Top gainers during the day included ITC and Powergrid, while losers were Jindal Steel and ONGC. FII activity was positive with a net buy of Rs. 8,091 crore versus a net sell of Rs. 2,537 crore by DIIs.