

Stocks to buy today: Ankush Bajaj recommends three stocks for 7 March
Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. After facing persistent selling pressure in the past sessions, the Indian stock markets staged a strong recovery on Thursday, 6 March, bringing much-needed relief to investors. The benchmark indices closed on a positive note, signalling renewed optimism and a shift in sentiment.
The Nifty 50 surged 0.93% or 207.40 points) to close at 22,544.70, successfully reversing previous losses. Sensex followed suit, gaining 0.83% or 609.86 points to settle at 74,340.09, driven by broad-based buying. Meanwhile, Nifty Bank edged up 0.28% or 137.75 points to 48,627.70, signalling a moderate recovery in banking stocks.
The market's positive momentum reflects renewed investor confidence, setting the stage for further gains. The markets saw a broad-based recovery on Thursday with strong sectoral performances leading the charge. Oil & gas sector emerged as the top performer, surging 2.59%, while metal stocks followed closely, gaining 2.34%.
The energy pack also witnessed a robust uptrend, rising 2.03%, further strengthening the bullish momentum However, the realty index remained flat, ending the session with a marginal decline of 0.17%. Apart from this, all other sectors performed well, fueling the bullish sentiment and driving the market higher. The bulls dominated Thursday's session, with strong performances across key sectors.
Asian Paints led the rally, surging 4.78%, while Coal India followed closely with a 3.90% gain. Hindalco climbed 3.74%, and BPCL added 3.60%, further boosting market sentiment. While the broader market showed strength, Tech Mahindra led the downside, dropping 2.25%.
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