Indian stocks rise, Sensex gains 200 points:Banking and realty shares lead buying; Nifty holds near 24,300 as Asian markets trade mixed

Indian shares rose on Wednesday, with the Sensex up more than 200 points at around 77,900, while the Nifty was little changed near the 24,300 level. Banking and realty stocks led the gains. Asian shares traded mixed on Wednesday. US markets declined on August 25 Domestic investors bought shares worth ₹8,386 crore in 7 days ESDS Software Solution IPO to open on August 28 ESDS Software Solution’s initial public offering will open on August 28, with the company seeking to raise ₹720 crore. The price band has been set at ₹408-429 per share. Investors can bid for a minimum of 34 shares, or one lot, at a cost of ₹14,586. The IPO will close on September 1. Indian shares gained on August 25 Indian shares ended higher on Tuesday, with the Sensex rising 287 points to 77,656. The Nifty gained 116 points to close at 24,335. Market Updates: August 25 Sensex: Closed at 77,656, up 287 points (0.37%). Nifty: Closed at 24,335, up 116 points (0.48%). Nifty Top Gainers Adani Enterprises: ₹3,110; up ₹111.40 (3.72%). Max Healthcare: ₹1,016; up ₹25.50 (2.57%). Apollo Hospitals: ₹8,889; up ₹187 (2.15%). Nifty Top Losers HDFC Life: ₹547; down ₹6.25 (1.13%). SBI Life: ₹1,422; down ₹15.90 (1.11%). ONGC: ₹234; down ₹2.55 (1.08%). Source: BSE/NSE