Sensex and Nifty rise for third day as banks lead rally
In short
The Sensex and Nifty both closed higher for the third day in a row. The Nifty50 ended just below 25,300.
Banking and financial stocks led the gains. Some stocks, including Page Industries, HAL and BDL, fell behind the market.
What the reporting says
The Sensex and Nifty closed higher for a third straight session, with the Nifty50 ending just below 25,300, according to a CNBC TV18 market summary. Banking and financial stocks led the rally, while capital market, insurance and payment aggregator stocks also advanced. Page Industries, HAL and BDL were among the key laggards, showing a mixed session beneath the broader gains.
Why it matters
Indian equities extended gains for a third straight session, with the Nifty50 ending just below 25,300. Banking and financial shares led the move, while capital market, insurance and payment aggregator stocks also rose. Page Industries, HAL and BDL were among the laggards, indicating that the advance was broad but not uniform across sectors.