Buy or sell stocks, July 2 -- The Indian stock market witnessed strong buying momentum on Wednesday, July 1, supported by mixed global cues and easing crude oil prices.

The benchmark Sensex rose 444 points, or 0.58%, to end the session at 76,922.64, while the Nifty 50 advanced 140 points, or 0.59%, to close at 24,005.85.

The benchmark Nifty 50 enters the first trading session of the new July series with a cautiously optimistic bias after witnessing three consecutive sessions of profit booking. Despite the recent weakness, the index continues to hold above the crucial 23,800 support zone, suggesting that the broader trend remains constructive. Market sentiment is being supported by easing crude oil prices, positive global cues, and optim...