Support of IT, metal sectors.. Indices ended in gains

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By Business News Team Updated : 16 Oct 2026 16:00 IST Ee Font size
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Internet Desk: Domestic markets ended in gains on Friday (Stock Market Today). In today's trading, IT and metal sectors received support from investors. The Sensex closed with a gain of 413 points as shares of those sectors performed well.

The morning Sensex opened at 74,314. 74,778 reached a high at one stage. Finally settled at 74,729 with a gain of 413 points. Nifty gained 148 points to close at 23,146. The rupee stands at 94.95 against the dollar. An ounce of gold ( Gold) is trading at $4,197.

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Tech Mahindra, TCS, Infosys, Bharti in Nifty index Shares of Airtel and M&M gained. Interglobe Aviation, BSE Limited, Max Healthcare, Tata Consumer Products, Jio Financial stocks lost.

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