Indian stock markets ended on a positive note Tuesday with the Sensex up 336 points and Nifty near 25,700. Midcap and smallcap indices traded flat as sector rotation favored auto, IT, and oil & gas stocks. Top gainers included Interglobe Aviation, Bharat Electronics, Bajaj Auto, and HCL Tech, while Bajaj Finance, Adani Enterprises, and ONGC saw declines. Among sector indices, telecom, IT, and auto led the advance, while PSU banks and realty moved lower. Analysts attributed the session’s momentum to optimism in equity earnings and fresh buying ahead of key IPOs. Despite some volatility, market sentiment remained upbeat, supported by strong fundamentals in leading sectors.​
