Indian equity benchmarks started the day on a positive note, driven by gains in global markets and Asian trading. The Sensex rose by 154.60 points, while the Nifty gained 83.50 points, bringing it closer to the 24,000 mark.

Banking and realty shares were among the top performers, with some indices rising up to 1%. However, technology shares faced pressure, with the Nifty IT index falling 0.8%. Other sectors, such as FMCG and healthcare, also traded lower.

Further details on the market trends and performance of various sectors are available from the source. The positive start to the day was also influenced by easing US bond yields, which helped improve investor sentiment.