The Sensex gained 330.92 points, or 0.43%, to close at 77,264.51 on Friday, as technology stocks led a broad recovery in the market.
The Nifty50 also rose, adding 84.80 points, or 0.35%, to end the session at 24,175.65 and snapping a two-day losing streak in the process.
The Nifty IT index was the top-performing sector gauge, climbing more than 3% and driving the bulk of the index-level gains.
TCS was the standout performer, closing 4.16% higher, while Tech Mahindra rose 3.53%, Infosys gained 2.99%, HCL Technologies added 2.66% and Wipro rose 2.58%.
Pharma and metal stocks also posted gains, contributing to a broadly positive close ahead of the weekend break.
Indian markets are closed on Saturday and Sunday, with trading due to resume on Monday.
Broader market breadth was also positive on the day, with gains seen across a wide range of sectors beyond the IT-led rally.
Analysts pointed to the tech-led bounce as a sign of stabilising sentiment after recent volatility tied to global cues and sector-specific concerns.
TCS closed 4.16% higher, followed by Tech Mahindra with a 3.53% gain, Infosys up 2.99%, HCL Technologies 2.66% higher and Wipro adding 2.58%.
The Nifty IT index rose more than 3% during the session, emerging as the single biggest driver of the day’s overall gains.
Pharma and metal shares also contributed to the advance, helping the benchmark indices snap a two-day losing streak heading into the weekend.
The rally in IT stocks tracked a broader global technology rebound, with sentiment improving after a stretch of subdued trading in the sector.
Friday’s close leaves the Sensex and Nifty higher for the week overall, even after the two-session dip earlier that had weighed on the indices.
Markets in India remain closed on Saturday and Sunday, with the next trading session set to resume on Monday.
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