Stock markets end higher on rally in Infosys shares

Fri, 16 January 2026

17:19

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended higher on Friday, driven by a sharp jump in Infosys after the company raised its revenue growth guidance for FY26.

After two days of losses, the 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 187.64 points, or 0.23 per cent, to settle at 83,570.35.

During the day, it jumped 752.26 points, or 0.90 per cent, to 84,134.97.

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