Sensex, Nifty snap losing streak as realty, private bank and IT stocks rally

Mumbai , Aug 20 (IANS) The benchmark equity indices snapped their recent losing streak on Thursday, with the Nifty ending a seven-session decline and the Sensex reversing a four-day fall, supported by gains in realty, private banking and IT stocks.

The Sensex rose 628.04 points, or 0.82 per cent, to close at 77,537.72, while the Nifty gained 153.55 points, or 0.64 per cent, to settle at 24,231.85.