Stock markets saw a surge in early trade, driven by gains in information technology stocks. The BSE Sensex rose to 76,668, while the NSE Nifty 50 reached 23,925. Broader markets also showed a positive trend, with the Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 making gains.

Sectoral indices had a mixed performance, with the Nifty IT index leading the way. Other indices, such as Nifty Realty, also rose, while the Nifty Consumer Durables index declined.

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