Closing Bell: Nifty hovers around 25,200, Sensex advances over 320 points; metals and financial stocks lead the rally.

Top performers on the Nifty included

, , , , and . On the downside, stocks such as , , , and faced selling pressure. Most sectoral indices closed higher, with the metal index surging nearly 3%. Auto, FMCG, media, and consumer durables were the only sectors to end in negative territory. The Nifty Midcap and Smallcap indices each gained around 0.8%. Market Close: Sensex climbs 320 points, Nifty holds above 25,150 despite intraday volatility. Indian benchmark indices settled in positive territory on January 27. At the close, the Sensex rose 319.78 points, or 0.39%, to 81,857.48, while the Nifty added 126.75 points, or 0.51%, to finish at 25,175.40. Investment in securities market are subject to market risks. Read all the related documents carefully before investing.