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New Delhi: Indian equity markets opened on a positive note on Thursday, driven by gains in financial and IT stocks amid growing optimism about a potential interest rate cut to boost economic growth.

At 9:19 AM, the BSE Sensex gained 151 points (0.19%), reaching 78,422, while the Nifty50 climbed 34 points (0.14%) to 23,730.

However, the early gains were short-lived as markets turned negative. By 9:30 AM, the Sensex slipped over 70 points, with sharp fluctuations in select stocks.

Top Gainers at 9:30 AM

StockPrice (₹)% Change
Abbott India Ltd.₹29,241+5.18%
Rajesh Exports Ltd.₹192.32+3.75%
Metropolis Healthcare Ltd.₹1,866+3.38%
Zensar Technologies Ltd.₹925.45+3.36%
AB Cotspin India Ltd.₹480.70+3.25%

Top Losers at 9:30 AM

StockPrice (₹)% Change
Tega Industries Ltd.₹1,565-4.81%
CMS Info Systems Ltd.₹444.30-4.67%
CCL Products India Ltd.₹654.30-3.87%
Page Industries Ltd.₹44,120.25-3.66%
Future Lifestyle Fashions Ltd.₹1.85-3.15%

Market Outlook

The early optimism in the market was offset by profit-taking and sector-specific corrections.
IT and financial stocks showed initial strength but struggled to hold gains.
Investors are closely watching signals on interest rate decisions and global economic trends.