Closing Bell: Sensex Jumps 521 Points, Nifty Ends Above 24,400; Midcap and Smallcap Stocks Extend Gains

Synopsis: The Indian stock market ended on a firm note on Monday, with the Sensex advancing 521 points and the Nifty closing above the 24,400 mark. Broader markets outperformed, while realty, consumer durables, auto, and oil & gas stocks led the sectoral rally. Indian benchmark indices wrapped up the session with healthy gains, supported by broad-based buying across sectors. The Sensex surged 521 points, while the Nifty settled above the 24,400 level. Broader markets also remained upbeat, with the Nifty Midcap index rising 0.4% and the Nifty Smallcap index gaining 0.7%. Among the top performers on the Nifty were

, , , , and & Mahindra. On the other hand, a Bank, , , , and ended as the major laggards. Sector-wise, sentiment remained largely positive. The Realty index led the gains with a 1.8% rise, followed by Consumer Durables (1.5%), Auto (1.3%), and Oil & Gas (1.1%). The Metal index climbed 1%, while the Energy index added 0.7%. On the downside, the Media index emerged as the weakest performer, declining 0.95%, followed by the PSU Bank index, which fell 0.9%, and the IT index, which slipped 0.6%. Investment in securities market are subject to market risks. Read all the related documents carefully before investing,