Indian Stock Market Ends Higher as Nifty Crosses 25,000

Indian equity markets ended Monday's trading session on a positive note, extending their recent winning momentum despite witnessing volatility and intermittent profit booking. Both benchmark indices managed to close in the green, supported by strong buying interest in banking, financial and pharmaceutical stocks. The Nifty 50 gained 58.25 points, or 0.23%, to settle at 25,044.65, while the BSE Sensex advanced 107.25 points, or 0.13%, to close at 81,106.65. Both indices finished at their highest closing levels since February 27, 2026. Top Market Highlights - Banking Stocks: PSU banking stocks witnessed strong buying. SBI emerged as the top Nifty 50 gainer, rising 2.56%. Trent, Nestle India, NTPC and Larsen & Toubro also recorded healthy gains. - Top Losers: Tata Steel, HCL Technologies, UltraTech Cement, ITC and Bajaj Finance remained among the major laggards. - Crude Oil: Brent crude prices declined around 1% to approximately $97 per barrel, providing some support to investor sentiment. - FII Activity: Foreign investor inflows continued to support the domestic market, although investors remain watchful of institutional buying trends. - Global Markets: Asian markets delivered a mixed performance, while improving global sentiment supported Indian equities. Stock to Watch: State Bank of India SBIN