Stock Market News Today Live Updates: Nifty Above 24,600, Sensex Up 500 Points; Nalco, Hindalco Shares Rally 7%

Indian equity benchmarks opened higher on Thursday, halting a four-day losing streak. The BSE Sensex rose as much as 0.6% or 500 points to 79,615, while the NSE Nifty 50 rose as much as 0.6% to 24,631.