Indian equity markets staged a decisive rebound on Thursday, with benchmark indices closing significantly higher as investor sentiment shifted sharply to the upside.

The rally was broad-based, erasing recent losses and signaling a return of buying interest across key sectors.

39. The NSE Nifty 50 mirrored the strength, gaining 244 points, or 1.

The BSE Sensex climbed 828 points, or 1.08%, to settle at 77,569.39.

The NSE Nifty 50 mirrored the strength, gaining 244 points, or 1.02%, to close at 24,206.90.

The move pushed the Nifty back above the psychologically important 24,200 threshold, a level that has served as a key support zone in recent trading sessions.

Gains were widespread, driven primarily by strength in the banking and information technology sectors.