Stock market today, March 17 -- Indian stock market has regained strong momentum in today's trading session, March 17, following a roller-coaster ride last week, as healthy gains in financials, pharma, and auto stocks pushed front-line indices higher by the session's close.

The market continued to build on its gains since the opening bell, with the rebound driven by the relief rally seen on Wall Street last Friday, which spilled over into Asian markets in Monday's trade. Additionally, China's announcement of new measures to boost domestic consumption further powered the rally in domestic metal stocks.

IT and oil & gas stocks also showed some resurgence in trade, while FMCG and realty stocks extended their bearish streak. The broader mar...