Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Thursday (opens original article in a new tab)

Indian stocks rose sharply on Wednesday with Sensex and Nifty gaining over 1%, driven by positive global cues, lower crude prices, and improved investor sentiment.

• Indian stock market surged with Sensex up 1% and Nifty up 0.83% on Wednesday
• Analysts cited improved investor sentiment, lower crude prices, and expectations of India-US trade deal as factors
• Nifty faces key resistance at 24,140-24,170 and support at 23,900-23,870