Sensex gains over 200 points, Nifty holds above 25,100; metal and pharma stocks surge.

Indian benchmark indices advanced on Thursday, with the Sensex and Nifty supported by strength in IT counters ahead of

s’ quarterly earnings. Optimism surrounding easing regional tensions and expectations of renewed foreign fund inflows further lifted market sentiment. Broader markets reflected a positive bias across most sectors. Metal and Healthcare shares led the uptrend with notable momentum, while Auto and Media indices witnessed mild pressure. Overall tone remained constructive as buying interest surfaced in defensive and industrial segments. Gold and crude oil prices retreated on Thursday after Israel and Hamas agreed to the initial stage of a peace framework to end the Gaza conflict, reducing geopolitical risks in the Middle East. A firmer U.S. dollar also weighed on commodities, while global equity markets advanced on optimism over de-escalating regional tensions. Investment in securities market are subject to market risks. Read all the related documents carefully before investing.