Sensex, Nifty rise as financials gain; US inflation data in focus

The blue-chip NSE Nifty 50 index rose 0.65% to 15,737.75 and the benchmark S&P BSE Sensex climbed 0.69% to 52,300.47 at close. Both the indexes are set for a fourth straight weekly gain.

Indian shares closed up on Thursday, boosted by heavyweight financials stocks, with investors eyeing U.S. inflation data to gauge the Federal Reserve's stance on trimming stimulus measures. The blue-chip NSE Nifty 50 index rose 0.65% to 15,737.75 and the benchmark S&P BSE Sensex climbed 0.69% to 52,300.47 at close. Both the indexes are set for a fourth straight weekly gain. The U.S. consumer price data, set to be released later in the day, could offer clues on when the Federal Reserve might tighten its dovish monetary policy, which could ultimately impact foreign fund flows into emerging markets such as India.