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The Sensex rose 1,533.72 points, or 2.11%, to 74,315.61, and the Nifty 50 gained 374.65 points, or 1.66%, to 22,997.35, even as major Asian markets sold off over stretched AI valuations and higher US inflation. Geojit's Vinod Nair said the sell-off in tech-heavy markets improved India's relative appeal, with buying in large-cap tech, private banks and defensive stocks, supported by falling bond yields, a stable rupee and lower crude prices. He cautioned the rally was narrow, as small and mid-cap stocks and public sector banks weakened, and said its sustainability depends on Q2 earnings, broader participation and the return of foreign investors. Brent crude fell more than 2% to $103.55 a barrel, while IDBI Bank shares slid 8% to Rs 83.07 after the Cabinet approved a Rs 52,878 crore stake sale to Fairfax at a discount. Japan's Nikkei fell more than 5% and South Korea's KOSPI more than 8%.
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