The BSE Sensex rose 264 points, or 0.3%, to 84,937 in morning trade on Wednesday, recovering losses from the previous session, mainly supported by a surge in the tech sector. IT stocks jumped 2.4% as traders took profits after the sell-off the day before, while largely ignoring AI stock valuations. Infosys led the gains, rising 3.1%, followed by HCL Tech (2.1%) and Tata Consultancy Services (1.6%). Optimism over a potential India-US trade deal also lifted sentiment, after White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said the trade and tariff agreement with India is “close to the finish line.” Auto stocks and consumer durables further boosted the broader index, with Hindustan Unilever up 1.4% and Mahindra & Mahindra rising 0.9%. However, gains were capped as traders awaited Nvidia's quarterly results and the upcoming US jobs report.