August 18, 2026 08:40 am (IST)
Indian markets remain bullish for third consecutive day
Mumbai, Mar 3 (IBNS) The Indian markets remained bullish for the third consecutive day on Thursday largely based on positive global cues that encouraged broad-based buying.
The Sensex climbed 364.01 points to 24606.99, and the Nifty rose 106.75 points to 7475.60 at the close of market on Thursday.
The trading remained firm for the greater part of the day with IT, metal and capital good stocks putting in a good performance.
The leading gainers included Tata Steel, L&T, Tata Motors, BHEL and Hindalco .
Top losers included ICICI Bank, ITC, Lupin, HUL and Maruti.
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