Nifty climbs past 24,400 as financial and auto stocks rally, while IT sector experiences profit booking amid market gains.

Sensex climbs over 830 points and Nifty crosses 24,230 as IT stocks rally. Investors await the Fed decision amid higher crude prices.

The Sensex closed in the green at 77,928.15, up 273.55 points or 0.35 per cent while Nifty closed at 24,317.15, up 66.95 points or 0.28 per cent.

Sensex and Nifty open flat as financials rise while IT stocks decline amid global tech rally and geopolitical tensions.