The Indian markets are on a steady footing after a stellar start. The Nifty 50 breached 26,100 levels intra-day while the Sensex surged past the 85,206 mark, up more than 780 points, powered by strong moves in tech, banking, FMCG, and industrial counters.

Here is a look at the top movers and shakers at this hour-

Infosys

Infosys share price rose 4% after the company announced that its promoters and promoter group, including Nandan Nilekani and Sudha Murty are not going to participate in the Rs 18,000 crore share buyback. The move was seen as a strong vote of confidence in the company’s long-term prospects, with the founders effectively choosing to retain their stake rather than book quick profits.

Hindustan Unilever (HUL)

Hindustan Unilever share price gained nearly 3%, hitting Rs 2

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