Stock market today, Oct. 1 -- Indian stocks maintained their early gains on Wednesday, following the central bank's decision to keep interest rates unchanged as anticipated, while bank shares increased due to relaxed rules on acquisition lending.

The central bank opted for a rate pause for the second consecutive policy meeting, having implemented a 100 basis point rate reduction in the first half of 2025, as it monitored the effects of these frontloaded rate cuts and tax reductions amid ongoing trade concerns.

As of 11:46 IST, the Nifty 50 had risen by 0.68% to reach 24,777 . 95, and the Sensex climbed by 0.52% to 80,687.77.

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