<h1>Sensex Rises 454 Points to Close at 77,073; Nifty Surpasses 23,300, Led by Banking and Power Stock Gains.</h1> The Sensex rose by 454 points, closing at 77,073.44, and the Nifty ended above 23,300, driven by gains in banking, financial, and power stocks amid positive global trends. Kotak Mahindra Bank led the gains with a 9% increase following strong profit growth. Other gainers included Bajaj Finance, NTPC, and HDFC Bank. In contrast, Zomato fell 3.14% due to disappointing financial results. Positive sentiment from Asian markets and strong earnings in banking and finance sectors fueled the rally, despite uncertainties surrounding U.S. policies. Global markets were buoyant ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration, with oil prices slightly dipping.