Sensex surges 200 points, Nifty crosses 25,650; IT and auto shares advance.

Sensex surges 200 points, Nifty crosses 25,650; IT and auto shares advance. Indian markets traded firm on Tuesday, supported by strength in information technology and automobile counters. The benchmark indices began the session on a subdued note, as both Sensex and Nifty moved into a consolidation phase after October’s robust rally, which had been tempered by weakness in financial stocks. Market volatility remained heightened ahead of the Nifty 50’s weekly derivatives expiry. Most Nifty sectoral indices registered fractional upticks, propelled by gains in IT, auto, metal, and oil stocks, reflecting selective buying interest across major sectors. Financial and healthcare shares came under slight pressure, while mid-cap and small-cap segments trailed the benchmarks. Overall sentiment stayed cautiously optimistic, with defensive sectors providing a measure of stability amid mixed broader cues. Investment in securities market are subject to market risks. Read all the related documents carefully before investing.