Nifty and Sensex rose slightly on Monday, supported by IT, pharmaceutical, and healthcare stocks, amidst caution in a week that would be driven by a lot of data, including US inflation data and the Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy decision. The Nifty 50 index was up 0.41% at 19,597.30 while the S&P BSE Sensex rose 0.35% to 65,953.48. Among the Nifty sectoral indices, Nifty IT (up 1.13%), Nifty Pharma (up 1.56%), and Nifty Healthcare (up 2.01%). Divi's Laboratories Ltd (up 4.51%), Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) Ltd (up 4.33%), SBI Life Insurance Company Ltd (up 2.50%), Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd (up 2.04%) and LTIMindtree Ltd (up 2.01%) were among the top gainers of Nifty 50. Britannai Industries Ltd (down 2.68%), Bajaj Auto Ltd (down 0.87%), State Bank of India Ltd (down 0.86%), Tata Motors Ltd (down 0.81%), and Axis Bank Ltd (down 0.50%) were among the laggards today “The Indian market began the data-centric week with modest gains, primarily propelled by strong performances in the pharma and IT sectors. Global markets portrayed a mixed picture, with US futures exhibiting positivity in response to a moderation in bond yields, while European markets experienced declines due to weak economic data. Caution prevailed in the market due to the anticipation of upcoming inflation data and the RBI's monetary policy," said Vinod Nair, Head of Research at Geojit Financial Services. SensexTop Gainers: Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd (up 4.23%), Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd (up 2.03), Bajaj Finserv Ltd (up 1.63%), TCS Ltd (1.20%), and Infosys Ltd (up 1.04%). Top Losers: State Bank of India Ltd (down 0.94%), Tata Motors Ltd (down 0.81%), Axis Bank Ltd (down 0.43%), Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd (down 0.43%), and Bajaj Finance Ltd (down 0.41%). NiftyTop Gainers: Divi's Laboratories Ltd (up 4.51%), Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) Ltd (up 4.33%), SBI Life Insurance Company Ltd (up 2.50%), Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd (up 2.04%) and LTIMindtree Ltd (up 2.01%). Top Losers: Britannai Industries Ltd (down 2.68%), Bajaj Auto Ltd (down 0.87%), State Bank of India Ltd (down 0.86%), Tata Motors Ltd (down 0.81%), and Axis Bank Ltd (down 0.50%). BSETop Gainers: Authum Investment & Infrastructure Ltd (up 19.29%), Cressanda Solutions Ltd (up 16.28%), Poly Medicure Ltd (up 14.30%), D B Realty Ltd (up 13.88%), and Orient Cement Ltd (up 12.79%). Top Losers: Venky's India Ltd (down 15.28%), Fairchem Organics Ltd (down 12.96%), Lloyds Steels Industries Ltd (down 9.30%), Carborundum Universal Ltd (down 6.91%), and Shivalik Bimetal Controls Ltd (down 6.81%). NSETop Gainers: Aksh Optifibre Ltd (up 20%), Universal Cables Ltd (up 20%), Birla Cable Ltd (up 19.99%), Hisar Metal Industries Ltd (19.99%), and DP Abhushan Ltd (up 19.98%). Top Losers: Venky's India Ltd (down 15.28%), Fairchem Organics Ltd (down 12.96%), Royal Orchid Hotels Ltd (down 11.92%), and Man Industries Ltd (down 10.95%). Disclaimer: The views and investment tips expressed by experts on financeMantra.net are their own and not those of the website or its management. FinanceMantra.net advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.