Stock Market Highlights: Nifty 50 ends at one month high as indices gain for third day in a row

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights: Adani Group stocks were among the top performers on the Nifty, with Adani Ports surging by 6% and Adani Enterprises adding 3%. The financial sector outshone others, while stocks like Reliance and ONGC posted gains of up to 2% following the removal of the windfall tax. Insurance stocks also rallied on speculation of a potential GST reduction on health insurance premiums, with Niva Bupa and Star Health climbing 10% and 4%, respectively.

ITC closed in the red but recovered from intraday lows as markets digested news surrounding GST-related developments. Cipla rebounded nearly 2% after reversing yesterday’s losses, while Torrent Power gained 5% following the launch of its ₹3,500 crore qualified institutional placement (QIP).

NTPC Green Energy witnessed strong buying interest, closing 10% higher. Ola Electric’s stock also rose by nearly 6%, marking gains in seven of the last eight sessions. PVR climbed 2% ahead of the anticipated release of Pushpa 2, nearing its day’s high.