Stock Market Today, 26 May

Sensex reclaims 82,000, Nifty tops 25,000 Domestic benchmark indices shrugged off Monday blues to post solid gains, with the Sensex crossing 82,000 and the Nifty reclaiming the 25,000 mark. Both indices closed over 0.5% higher, driven by a series of positive cues. The rally was underpinned by upbeat investor sentiment following news that India has surpassed Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy. A broad-based recovery across sectors and optimism around economic momentum further supported the markets. Key Highlights: Sensex and Nifty rise over 0.5%, closing at fresh highs. India overtakes Japan as the 4th largest economy, boosting market sentiment. Gains led by a strong mix of banking, auto, and tech stocks.