Indian benchmark indices, BSE Sensex and Nifty50, rose on positive global cues after US consumer inflation data. Nifty IT index surged 1.6%, led by Mphasis, Tech Mahindra, and Infosys. Nifty Pharma lagged, while Jindal Stainless fell 10% on softer steel prices. Markets expect two rate cuts in 2024, based on CMEGroup's FedWatch tool.