Stock market today, April 10 -- The domestic benchmark indices began the day on a positive note on Friday, April 10 with a widespread rally primarily driven by the financial sector, although a decline in TCS following its quarterly results and concerns regarding a delicate ceasefire in the Middle East limited further increases.

As of 9:21 IST, the Nifty 50 increased by 0.72% to reach 23,944.95, while the Sensex gained 0.70%, rising to 77,189.05.

The broader small-cap and mid-cap indices saw an increase of approximately 1% each. Out of 16 key sectors, thirteen posted gains.

The heavily weighted financial sector climbed 1.6% on the day and 8.2% over the week, on track to end a six-week decline fueled by unprecedented foreign outflows fro...