Indian stock markets rise 1% as investors boost IT and private bank stocks, driven by positive corporate earnings expectations.

Nifty rises as IT stocks gain, led by HCL Technologies, while SBI Life and ONGC experience declines.

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rise in early trade, driven by IT stocks amid positive U.S. market signals.

Stock market today: Sensex rises over 200 points and Nifty holds above 24,100 as IT stocks lead gains while banking shares lag amid market consolidation.