Sensex, Nifty extend gains as Economic Survey pegs growth at 6.3-6.8% 

Sensex and Nifty extended gains in the afternoon session today after Economic Survey 2025 pegged FY26 growth at 6.3-6.8%. The economic growth estimate is in line with the International Monetary Fund’s projection of 6.5%.  

Sensex climbed 754 pts to 77,514 and Nifty rose 274 points to 23,523 on Friday. Stocks such as Nestle India, L&T, Titan, IndusInd Bank, Maruti and PowerGrid were the top Sensex gainers, rising up to 5.33%. Market cap of BSE-listed firms climbed to Rs 4.23 lakh crore. 

Capital goods, consumer durables and auto shares were the major gainers with their BSE indices zooming 2311 points, 1520 pts and 896 pts, respectively. 

The BSE midcap index rose 584 points to 42,933 and BSE small cap index gained 727 pts to 49,786.