At closing bell, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average index surged by 727.65 points, or 2.62%, to 28,546.98. The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange added 39.53 points, or 2.04%, to 1,973.18.
Tech-related shares were higher with industrial robot maker Fanuc closing up 5.9%. Advantest, a major producer of testing kits for semiconductors, climbed 3.9%, while chip-making equipment manufacturer Tokyo Electron jumped 4.5%.
SoftBank Group surged 5.6% on news that it would add 4.6 trillion yen to its pre-tax gains by reducing its stake in Chinese tech giant Alibaba.
Honda Motor rose 3.2% after the automaker raised its outlook for full-year operating profit thanks to a weaker yen.
CURRENCY NEWS: The U.S. dollar index, which tracks the greenback against a basket of its peers, was at 105.257 after a recent drop from above 106. The Japanese yen traded at 133.35 per dollar, after strengthening earlier this week.
Powered by Capital Market - Live News
Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
 Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
- Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors 


Complimentary Access to The New York Times
- News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic 
Business Standard Epaper
- Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share 


Curated Newsletters
- Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox 
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
- In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor 


Archives
- Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997 
Ad-free Reading
- Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements 


Seamless Access Across All Devices
- Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app 


