Hindalco and ICICI Bank top early trade gainers on sector rotation

In early October 24 trading, Hindalco Industries rose 2.1% to ₹596.8 and ICICI Bank advanced 1.4% to ₹1,182, leading gains among large caps. ONGC added 1.7% to ₹272.5 while Kotak Bank and Cipla slipped around 1% each. Market participants noted buying in cyclicals and profit-booking in defensives. The BSE benchmark hovered higher on sectoral rotation as traders balanced positions before upcoming quarterly earnings releases.