Closing Bell: Nifty Climbs Above 26,200, Sensex Jumps 1,022 Points; Broad-Based Rally Lifts All Sectors

Equity markets finished on a strong note, with the Nifty closing above the 26,200 mark and the Sensex soaring 1,022 points. Midcap and small-cap indices advanced around 1.2% each, reflecting widespread buying interest. All sectoral indices ended in positive territory, with media, automobiles, private banking, oil & gas, power, PSU, realty, consumer durables, pharmaceuticals, metals, and PSU banking stocks gaining between 1–2%. Among the top performers on the Nifty were

Steel, , , , and . On the other hand, Bharti Airtel, Asian Paints, and SBI Life Insurance were among the notable laggards. By the closing bell, the Sensex had risen 1,022.50 points (1.21%) to settle at 85,609.51, while the Nifty gained 320.50 points (1.24%) to end at 26,205.30 amid broad-based strength across sectors. Investment in securities market are subject to market risks. Read all the related documents carefully before investing.