Sensex gains 969pts from day's low, ends up 296pts led by IT, pvt banks

Debutant HP Adhesives ended with a 22.20 per cent premium at Rs 335 over its issue price of Rs 274 per share; Overall market breadth was also positive

Closing Bell

The key benchmark indices recouped losses and finished with a steady gained led by fresh buying in select pharma and private banking shares. IT stocks also logged notable gains.

The BSE benchmark index, the Sensex, had dropped to a low of 56,543 in early deals. The BSE index, thereafter, recouped losses and rallied to a high of 57,512 - up 969 points from the day's low. The Sensex finally ended 296 points higher at 57,420.

The NSE Nifty rallied 279 points from the day's low of 16,833, to a high of 17,112. The Nifty 50