The BSE Sensex rose 226.85 points., or 0.3% to finish at 76,759.81. Similarly, Nifty 50 gained 86.4 points, or 0.37% to end at 23,249.5.

The trends on Gift Nifty also indicate a tepid start for the Indian benchmark index. The Gift Nifty was trading around 23,150 level, a premium of nearly 2 points from the Nifty futures’ previous close.

Bharti Airtel, Power Grid, Bajaj Finance, Nestle India and M&M were the top gainers on the BSE Sensex, while ITC Hotels, Bajaj Finserv, Adani Ports and Zomato were among the top losers