Benchmark equity indices ended higher on Friday, July 3, 2026, marking a third straight day of gains, supported by a rally in IT stocks and easing expectations of near-term U.S. interest rate hikes.
The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 261.79 points, or 0.34%, to close at 77,763.91. During the session, the index hit an intraday high of 78,157.52, up 655.4 points or 0.84%.
The broader NSE Nifty also ended in the green, tracking strength in technology shares.
Market sentiment got a boost after softer-than-expected U.S. jobs data tempered expectations of immediate monetary tightening by the Federal Reserve. That helped risk sentiment globally and triggered buying in Indian IT stocks, which benefit from a stable U.S. rate outlook.
The gains extended the winning run for domestic equities into the third consecutive session.
Analysts said the market remained resilient despite volatility during the day, with IT leading the advance while investors tracked global cues for direction.
