Indian shares opened higher on Wednesday, buoyed by positive global cues and steady oil prices, as investors await the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate decision. The benchmark BSE Sensex rose 245 points (0.3%) to 76,316, marking a third consecutive day of gains, while the NSE Nifty index climbed 63 points (0.3%) to 23,643, despite giving up some early momentum.
Key movers included Urban Company, which surged 15% after early investors sold a 4.6% stake, and Tech Mahindra, up 2.4% following its acquisition of a 20% stake in its subsidiary. Wipro gained 2.6% on a new strategic partnership, while major IT players like TCS, Infosys, and HCL Technologies saw increases of around 3%. Conversely, Tata Steel and Aurobindo Pharma faced declines due to merger approvals and regulatory issues, respectively.
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Source: nasdaq.com