Fri Sep 20 12:05:50 UTC 2024: ## Indian Stock Market Soars to Record High on US Interest Rate Cut
**Mumbai, India** – The Indian stock market experienced a robust rally on Friday, with the Sensex closing at a record high of 84,544.31, surging 1,359.51 points or 1.63 percent. The Nifty 50 also made significant gains, ending at 25,790.95, up by 375.15 points or 1.48 percent.
The market’s upward trajectory was largely attributed to the recent interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve, which sparked optimism among investors and triggered a positive sentiment across global markets.
**Top Performers:**
Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) led the gainers on the NSE, with a remarkable 5.32 percent increase, followed by ICICI Bank at 4.47 percent and JSW Steel at 3.69 percent. Other top performers included Larsen & Toubro (L&T) and Coal India, gaining 2.97 percent and 2.84 percent, respectively.
**Sectoral Performance:**
Sector-wise performance was mixed, with the Nifty Bank index gaining 1.42 percent and the Nifty Financial Services index rising 1.58 percent. The Nifty Midcap Select index showed a modest gain of 0.19 percent.
**Analysts’ Views:**
Experts attributed the rally to the US interest rate cut, which has made India’s financial assets more attractive and could result in robust dollar flows. Analysts remain cautiously optimistic about the future trajectory of Indian equities, keeping a close eye on global cues and domestic economic indicators.
**Foreign Investment:**
Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) and Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) were net sellers, recording a net outflow of ₹2,547.53 crore. Meanwhile, Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) contributed a net inflow of ₹2,012.86 crore.
**Looking Ahead:**
The recent rally, fueled by the US interest rate cut and positive global sentiment, has set the stage for potential further gains in the coming weeks, subject to geopolitical developments and economic data releases.
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