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The market rally was primarily driven by a sharp rebound in cyclical sectors, particularly metals and infrastructure, following several sessions of heavy selling.

• Hindalco Industries: Up 6.56%
• Coal India: Up 5.07%
• Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone: Up 4.0%
• Larsen & Toubro (L&T): Up 4.0%
• Reliance Industries: Up 3.0%

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Despite the broader market optimism, the IT sector faced continued pressure due to global macro concerns and profit booking.

• HCL Technologies: Down 2.24%
• Tech Mahindra: Down 1.75%
• Hindustan Unilever (HUL): Down 0.77%
• ICICI Bank: Down 0.44%

Analysis: Reasons Behind the Moves

The primary catalyst for the market's strong performance was a report involving the Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister, who suggested that the country might be ready to abandon its nuclear program if certain U.S. conditions were met. This news sparked a wave of short covering and "buying the dip" after the Nifty had hit six-month lows in previous sessions.

Sector-wise, the Nifty Metal index was the standout performer, rising over 3% intra-day. This was led by a surge in aluminium prices and renewed demand for industrial commodities. Reassurances regarding oil supply also played a critical role; reports indicated that the U.S. would provide naval security for tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, which helped cool crude oil price volatility and eased concerns for oil-importing nations like India.

On the domestic front, while Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) remained net sellers, the market found substantial support from Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs), who injected over ₹12,000 crore into the market in the preceding session, providing a cushion against global volatility. Conversely, the IT sector struggled as investors remained cautious about discretionary spending and global tech demand amidst the ongoing geopolitical uncertainty.

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