Sensex closed at 83,013, gaining 320 points on Thursday, as six BSE 200 stocks including Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Cummins India, Ashok Leyland, JSW Steel, and Eternal hit fresh 52-week highs, reflecting bullish market momentum and strong investor sentiment.

Intel shares soared over 30% in pre-market trade after announcing a $5 billion investment from Nvidia and a landmark collaboration to co-develop custom data center CPUs and x86 RTX SOCs for PCs, integrating NVIDIA’s AI and Intel’s CPU strengths.

The market valuation of Eternal Ltd, which owns the Zomato and Blinkit brands, surged to Rs 3.26 lakh crore on Thursday following a rally in its stock price, with the company racing ahead of firms like Hindustan Aeronautics, Titan, Avenue Supermarts and Adani Ports in the market capitalisation chart.

Strong overnight gains have Wall Street poised to open at record highs Thursday following the Federal Reserve s first interest rate cut in nine months.

Jaykay Enterprises surged 20% after subsidiary Allen Reinforced Plastics secured a Rs 94.45 crore order from BrahMos Aerospace for composite parts. The diversified group also advanced in healthcare with a CSIO technology transfer for 3D-printed orthopedic implants. Shares closed 14.5% higher, marking 100% gains in a year.

Andrew Ferris, CEO of Ecognosis Advisory, criticised the Fed’s recent rate cut, warning it may fuel inflation without boosting jobs. He highlighted muted market reaction, ineffective labour impact, and incoherent US tariff policies discouraging investment.

The U.S. Federal Reserve cut rates by 25 bps, sparking global debate. Chair Powell signaled a “less restrictive” stance, balancing weak labor data, inflation risks, and resilient growth. Analysts see potential easing, volatility, and opportunities in equities, including India and emerging markets.

Capital markets regulator Sebi found that allegations against Adani Group could not be established in the Hindenburg case. Hence, there is no question of devolvement of any liability on the group and also there is no penalty, the regulator said in an order.