Pulse of the Street: Nifty ends higher despite Friday sell-off; IT, monsoon risks weigh (opens original article in a new tab)

Indian stock markets ended the week higher despite a Friday sell-off, driven by gains in financials and realty, but IT sector weakness and monsoon risks limited gains.

• Indian equities closed the week higher with Sensex up 1.69% and Nifty up 1.65%
• IT stocks declined due to profit-booking and concerns over AI and enterprise spending
• Monsoon risks and crude oil prices influenced market sentiment