Stock market today, Feb. 9 -- Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty 50 witnessed a notable surge on Monday, February 9, climbing 0.7% each as encouraging signals from the interim agreement of the India-US trade deal and a robust close in US and Asian markets boosted morale on Dalal Street.

In early trading, PSU bank stocks (up 3.42%) and metal stocks (up 1%) led the upward movement, although FMCG shares slightly restrained the overall rally. Experts noted that the markets showcased a broadly positive risk-on sentiment, with substantial participation from the banking, metals, PSU banks, real estate, and consumption-related sectors.

They believe that this rally indicates a rise in sentiment and a revival of buying confidence, while the IT se...