Indian indices Sensex and Nifty50 peaked at record highs of 81,587 and 24,850 before dropping, dragged by energy and financial stocks. Sensex rose 146 points, Nifty50 gained 59 points. Infosys surged 3% post US share hike, boosting FY25 outlook. Tech Mahindra, Power Grid, Tata Steel, NTPC, JSW Steel lagged. HCL Tech, Asian Paints, HDFC Bank benefited from demand recovery.
