New Delhi, 06 October (H.S.): The Indian stock market closed higher in the green on Tuesday, the second trading day of the week. Both benchmark indices recorded gains. The Sensex jumped 685 points to close at 73,068, while the Nifty also gained 220 points.

The Sensex of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) closed at 73,067.81, up 685.34 points, or 0.95 per cent. Meanwhile, the Nifty of the National Stock Exchange (NSE) rose 220.35 points, or 0.98 per cent, to close at 22,776.10.

Investors received some relief as selling pressure eased. The uptrend was broad-based across the market. Shares of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) and Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) surged around three per cent. The Indian rupee weakened by eight paise against the US dollar to close at 96.43. However, market challenges persist, prompting investors to remain cautious.

It may be recalled that in the previous trading session, the BSE Sensex had closed 472.77 points, or 0.66 per cent, higher at 72,382.47 points. The NSE Nifty had also gained 133.80 points, or 0.60 per cent, to close at 22,555.75 points.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar