# The BSE Sensex rose 357.22 points or 0.47 per cent to trade at 75,672.26 at 10:49 a.m. The NSE Nifty50 gained 109.70 points (0.46 per cent) to reach 23,759.

*business · news · 2026-05-19 · Lokmat Times*

## Key points

- Nifty IT index surged over 3.5 percent in early trade, leading sectoral gains.
- Market sentiment improved after the US delayed a planned strike on Iran, easing oil prices.
- Strong put writing at 23,500–23,300 has created a support base for Nifty50.
- Aggressive call writing at 23,800–24,000 is capping further upside in the Nifty50.

**Companies:** Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services, HCLTech, Tech Mahindra
**Countries:** India, United States, Japan, Australia, South Korea, Hong Kong

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