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Sensex tops 84,000, Nifty 50 at one-year high ahead of Muhurat Trading on Diwali
The BSE Sensex surpassed 84,000 and the NSE Nifty 50 hit a one-year high ahead of Diwali's Muhurat Trading. Despite initial declines, both indices rose with gains in ten sectors. However, the Nifty IT index fell 1.3%. Analysts suggest strong quarterly results from major banks could sustain market momentum. Asian Paints led gains, while Zee Entertainment saw a profit drop.