- The Sensex index was up 0.44% to 18,710.02 points while the Nifty index rose 0.45% to 5,691.40 points, as 23 of the 30 Sensex stocks and 9 of the 50 Nifty stocks advanced. - Most sectoral indices also gained led by IT, metal, FMCG, and auto indices, while realty and healthcare indices declined marginally. Midcap and smallcap indices rose around 0.25%. - Market breadth was positive with advancing stocks nearly equal to declining stocks on the BSE and NSE.