Indian shares rally on optimism; auto sector leads gains
Indian stock markets closed strong on July 23, with Sensex rising 0.66% to 82,726 and Nifty 50 closing at 25,219. The upward trend was supported by positive international trade agreements and ongoing corporate earnings. The auto sector emerged as a significant gainer, due to festive season optimism and robust export momentum, while FMCG and Realty faced headwinds.