Sensex rises to 79,688, Nifty hits 24,300 in Samvat 2081 start

It's a bright start to the Hindu calendar year of Samvat 2081 for Indian stocks.

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Sensex closed 0.4 per cent higher at 79,688 points, while Nifty closed 0.4 per cent to end at 24,300 points, rebounding from two days of losses. All sectoral indices opened in green and continued upward during the Muhurat Trading hour, with only Nifty IT closing marginally lower by 0.02 per cent.

Here are the Top 5 gainers and losers during the Muhurat hour:

The benchmark indices soared, marking a positive start for investors during the one-hour Muhurat trading session on Diwali evening.