Sensex rises 544 points on June 16 as Nifty settles at 23,989.15, led by IT and realty stocks
Indian equities extended gains for a second straight session on June 16, with the Sensex up 544.15 points and the Nifty50 closing at 23,989.15, just below 24,000. IT and realty shares led the advance as sentiment improved on easing geopolitical concerns in West Asia and softer crude oil prices. Market breadth stayed positive, with 2,275 stocks advancing versus 1,795 declines.