Today Stock Market : Nifty settles above 24,200, Sensex jumps 628 pts; broad-based buying lifts markets

Indian benchmark indices ended Thursday on a strong footing, snapping their recent decline as buying emerged across sectors. The Sensex climbed more than 600 points, while the Nifty closed comfortably above the 24,200 mark. All sectoral indices finished in the green, with Media and Realty stocks leading the rally. Auto, FMCG, Pharma, IT, Private Bank and Infrastructure stocks also ended higher. The broader market remained resilient, with mid-cap and small-cap indices extending gains. Strong market breadth reflected widespread buying across the equity space. Investment in securities market are subject to market risks. Read all the related documents carefully before investing,