Market recap: Top-10 firms add Rs 2.51 lakh crore; Bajaj Finance biggest winner

India’s largest listed firms saw market value increase by Rs 2.51 lakh crore last week. Nine of the top ten most-valued companies experienced valuation gains on Dalal Street. Bajaj Finance led the surge after reporting strong June-quarter earnings, while Hindustan Unilever declined. The BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty indices climbed significantly, reflecting positive market sentiment. Easing crude oil prices and renewed foreign investor buying boosted risk appetite.