Markets stay resilient as Sensex crosses 77,000 mark

Indian equities stayed firmly in the green on Thursday, with the Sensex reclaiming the 77,000 mark and notching a third straight day of gains. Investors brushed aside growing US-China trade tensions, focusing instead on strong domestic earnings and hopes of a rate cut. The upbeat monsoon forecast added to the positive sentiment, helping India stand out in a global market gripped by caution.