Mon Feb 17 14:11:48 UTC 2025: ## Indian Markets Snap Losing Streak, Driven by Banking and Reliance
**MUMBAI, INDIA** – Indian stock markets ended their eight-day losing streak on [Date of article], buoyed by strong performances from key players. The benchmark BSE Sensex rose 0.08%, closing at 75,996.86, a gain of 57.65 points. The Nifty 50 index also saw gains, climbing 0.13% to finish at 22,959.50, up 30.25 points. HDFC Bank led the charge, with significant support from Reliance Industries and Bajaj Finance. Despite this positive market movement, the Indian Rupee weakened against the US dollar, mirroring trends in other Asian currencies. Increased importer demand for dollars contributed to the Rupee’s dip.
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