The equity indices recorded a significant rise of almost 1% on Wednesday, fueled by purchasing activity in HDFC Bank and Reliance Industries. The 30-share Sensex witnessed a substantial jump of 612 points, settling at 71,752. Similarly, the Nifty surged by 203 points, reaching the level of 21,725. Notable stocks in focus included L&T, which observed a decline of 4.22%, and PB Fintech, which experienced a notable increase of 10.2%.