Sensex gained 100 points to 23,200, its first weekly expiry session since Wednesday's rebound.
The index’s lift followed a 600‑point drop in the Dow after the Federal Reserve raised its policy rate by 25 basis points to a 3.75‑4% range—its first hike since 2023.
On the domestic front, the Dollar Index climbed to 100.00, weighing on the rupee, which slipped 0.5% to ₹82.60 against the greenback.
Oil prices stayed firm, with Brent hovering above $105 as geopolitical tensions in West Asia continue to tighten supply expectations.
Sector watchers flag banking, fintech, IT, and pharma names—Infosys, Fortis Healthcare, Mazagon Dock, Kalpataru Projects—as potential rally catalysts ahead of the Friday expiry.
Looking ahead, analysts see the rupee and Sensex potentially correcting before the week‑end close, while the RBI's upcoming policy meeting could add fresh volatility.