The Nifty closes above 25,500, the Sensex closes 271 points higher, and Kotak Bank is up 3%

📈 Markets Closed Higher

• Sensex rose 270 points to 83,712.51

• Nifty50 gained 61.20 points to 25,522.50

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💼 Why the Gains?

• Buying in banking and financial stocks supported the market.

• Investors are cautiously optimistic about a possible India–US trade deal.

• The US delay on 25% tariffs made investors a bit defensive.

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🔝 Top Gainers:

1. Kotak Mahindra Bank +3.61%

2. Eternal +1.89%

3. Asian Paints +1.69%

4. NTPC +1.64%

5. Bharti Airtel +1.20%

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🔻 Top Losers:

1. Titan −5.17%

2. Trent −1.12%

3. Axis Bank −0.85%

4. Maruti Suzuki −0.81%

5. Hindustan Unilever −0.72%

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📊 Sector-wise Performance:

Gainers:

• Financials, Private Banks, Realty, IT

Losers:

• Auto, FMCG, Pharma, Healthcare, Consumer Durables

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🔍 Other Highlights:

• Nifty Midcap 100: −0.17%

• Nifty Smallcap 100: −0.26%

• India VIX (volatility index): −2.90% (market calm)