Stock markets end higher for second day led by buying in blue-chips, foreign fund inflows

Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty ended higher on Thursday (July 30, 2026), driven by a rally in blue-chip stocks and foreign fund inflows. The Sensex rose 273.55 points to 77,928.15, while the Nifty gained 66.95 points. Investors used dips as buying opportunities despite global headwinds and sharp intraday market swings.