BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian equity benchmark indices, rallied strongly in trade on Thursday. While BSE Sensex briefly cross

Highlights: Bulls dominated Dalal Street as all constituent stocks of the Nifty50, barring Sun Pharma and Britannia, ended in the green, with gains extending up to 8.55 per cent

The maximum return by Sensex in any odd year stood at 93.98 per cent against 50.68 per cent in the even year. The maximum fall for Sensex stood at 24.64 per cent in the odd year against 52.45 per cent in the even year.

BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in green on Thursday. While BSE Sensex was above 78,700, Nifty50 was near 23,800.

Among Nifty companies, only 11 stocks advanced while 38 ended in the red. Adani Enterprises, Tech Mahindra, HCL Technologies, IndusInd Bank, and Shriram Finance emerged as the top gainers.

India's benchmark indices ended in red on Monday, pressured by selling in heavyweight lenders like HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank, along with declines in auto stocks. The session saw subdued trading volumes as markets approach year-end.

The BSE Sensex fell by nearly 451 points on Monday, primarily due to selling pressure in major stocks like HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and Reliance Industries, coupled with weak global market conditions and continued foreign fund outflows.