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Sensex and Nifty open higher but turn lower in early trade, despite gains in IT stocks. Check key market levels and trends.

Sensex rose 879 points to 72,472 and Nifty gained 289 points to 22,520 as IT stocks rallied and crude oil prices eased.

BSE and NSE will remain closed on October 2 for Gandhi Jayanti, with stock market trading resuming on Monday, October 5.

The Sensex fell nearly 600 points and the Nifty opened below 23,300 as rising crude oil prices, weak global cues and inflation concerns pressured Indian markets.

Sensex and Nifty ended higher after three sessions of losses, led by gains in banking and financial stocks.

Sensex and Nifty traded flat as crude oil crossed $100, US yields rose and geopolitical tensions weighed on investor sentiment.

Sensex and Nifty fell for the second straight session, closing at their lowest levels since mid-June as crude prices stayed elevated.

Nifty fell 1.2% during the week as rising crude oil prices and US-Iran tensions weighed on Indian stock markets.

Sensex rose 515 points and Nifty gained 51 points at open as IT stocks and positive domestic indicators supported sentiment.

Sensex and Nifty opened higher today as stronger Asian markets and positive global cues lifted investor sentiment.