Sensex jumps over 800 points; Nifty rises nearly 250:IT, banking stocks rally lifts markets higher

The benchmark equity indices opened sharply higher on Wednesday, 29 July 2026, tracking strong buying in IT and banking stocks. The Sensex was trading above 77,600, up more than 800 points, while the Nifty gained around 250 points to trade near the 24,200 mark in early trade. Asian markets trade mixed Asian markets showed a mixed trend on Wednesday. US markets end mixed Wall Street indices closed mixed on July 28. FIIs remain net sellers over the past week Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) continued to support the market, while foreign institutional investors (FIIs/FPIs) remained net sellers over the last seven trading sessions. Figures represent net buying/selling in ₹ crore. Market closed lower on Tuesday On July 28, the Sensex ended 69 points lower at 76,765, while the Nifty slipped 10 points to close at 23,985.