The Nifty gained 1.65 per cent and the Sensex rose 1.69 per cent during the week, although both indices ended Friday lower due to a sharp sell-off in IT stocks

Sensex climbed 254.36 points, or 0.33 per cent, to close at 77,409.98. The Nifty also gained 82.30 points, or 0.34 per cent, ending the session at 24,168.00