Nifty nears the 24,000 milestone after four days of rallying. Sensex hits a record high, crossing 79,000.
UltraTech Cement rallies over 4% after acquiring a 23% stake in India Cements, boosting Nifty's rise.
US indexes edge higher, lifted by Amazon's AI foray. Key data: US PCE price index on Friday.
Japan's Nikkei drops 1% amid yen concerns. Hong Kong's Hang Seng trades 2% lower, reflecting regional challenges.
Rupee gains 8 paise to 83.49 against the USD. Dollar index slightly lower at 105.94 as crude prices retreat.
Crude prices dip on US stockpile build fears. Brent crude down to $84.97 a barrel, with Middle East concerns capping declines.