India, July 31 -- Indian benchmark indices started Friday's trading session on a positive note, with the Nifty 50 trading around the 24,350 level. At 10:05 AM IST, the BSE Sensex gained 41.90 points, or 0.05%, to trade at 77,970.05, while the NSE Nifty 50 rose 34.25 points, or 0.14%, to 24,351.40. Market breadth remained positive, with 2,178 shares advancing, 1,035 declining, and 184 stocks remaining unchanged. Among sectors, the IT index declined nearly 2%, weighing on the broader market, while the auto index outperformed with gains of around 1%.

BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty Open Up

The BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty 50 opened higher on Friday, July 31, 2026, supported by positive global market signals, including a strong performance on Wall Str...