The Nifty 50 closed at 24,048.20 on April 10, up 273.10 points or 1.15% from the previous close of 23,775.10, reclaiming the psychological 24,000 mark in a broad-based rally. The Sensex ended 919 points higher, with both benchmarks closing near their intraday highs after a volatile session that saw strong buying interest in the final hours of trade.
The Nifty 50 traded in a range of 23,856.35 to 24,048.20 during the session, with the index opening at 23,880.55 and steadily climbing through the day. Market sentiment turned decisively positive in the afternoon session as buying momentum accelerated across heavyweight sectors.
| Index | Close | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 24,048.20 | +273.10 | +1.15% |
| Sensex | - | +919 pts | - |
Sectoral performance data remained limited in available reports, though the rally appeared broad-based with positive participation across key segments. Top gainers included select heavyweight names, while detailed loser lists showed Coal India, Sun Pharma, TCS, and Infosys among stocks that remained flat or under pressure during the session.
GIFT NIFTY Tracks Rally, Ends 119 Points Higher
GIFT NIFTY settled at 24,096.5, up 119 points or 0.5% from its previous close of 23,977.5, tracking the strong close in the Indian cash market. The Singapore-traded derivative opened at 23,987.0 and marked an intraday high of 24,123.5 before paring some gains in the final hour of trade.
| Metric | Level |
|---|---|
| Last Traded Price | 24,096.5 |
| Open | 23,987.0 |
| High | 24,123.5 |
| Low | 23,883.5 |
| Change | +119.0 (+0.5%) |
The GIFT NIFTY session saw choppy trade in the morning hours, with the contract dipping to an intraday low of 23,883.5 around mid-morning before staging a sharp recovery post-noon. A late-session spike after 17:30 SGT pushed the contract above 24,100, with the high of 24,123.5 recorded during the final 30 minutes of trading before profit-booking trimmed gains into the close.
GIFT NIFTY's 240-point intraday range reflected heightened volatility as the contract tracked the cash market's resurgence past 24,000. The derivative now heads into Session II at 24,096.5, holding above the 24,000 threshold and signaling positive carry-forward sentiment for Friday's opening.