Today Market Highlights: Sensex climbs 262 points for third straight session; Nifty settles above 24,250 as pharma stocks shine

Market Summary: Indian equity benchmarks ended Friday's session on a strong note, extending their winning streak for the third consecutive trading day. The Sensex advanced 262 points, while the Nifty 50 closed comfortably above the 24,250 mark. Positive global cues, easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, and growing expectations of a more accommodative stance from the U.S. Federal Reserve supported investor sentiment throughout the session. Sector Performance: Buying interest was strongest in the IT, Realty, and Pharma sectors, with the respective Nifty sectoral indices gaining nearly 2% each. Among individual stocks, Dr.

's Laboratories and emerged as top performers, rising around 2% each. In contrast, the Auto and PSU Bank indices ended in negative territory. Market Breadth: The broader market remained positive, reflecting healthy investor participation. On the NSE, 1,823 stocks advanced, 1,513 declined, while 100 stocks closed unchanged, indicating a favorable overall market sentiment. Investment in securities market are subject to market risks. Read all the related documents carefully before investing.