Stock market today: Sensex, Nifty open marginally higher; HCL Tech, Maruti, M&M among top gainers
The Indian stock market opened marginally higher on Thursday, with the Sensex gaining 225 points to reach 77,388 and the Nifty up by 67 points at 24,145. Key gainers included HCL Tech, Maruti, and Mahindra and Mahindra, while Axis Bank and Adani Ports were among the top laggards. Ten of the 16 major sectors traded in the green, led by Consumer Durables and Nifty IT, indicating a positive market sentiment.