Mumbai, Feb 23 || Indian stock markets extended their gains for the second straight session on Monday, supported by buying in PSU banks and healthcare stocks.
Positive global cues also boosted investor sentiment after the US Supreme Court ruled against the reciprocal tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump.
The benchmark Nifty ended 0.55 per cent higher, gaining 141.75 points to close at 25,713. The Sensex rose 0.58 per cent, or 479.95 points, to settle at 83,294.66.
Commenting on Nifty technical outlook, experts said that on the levels front, immediate resistance is seen at 25,800, followed by 25,900 where significant OI build-up is visible.
“On the downside, 25,500 continues to act as crucial immediate support,” an analyst stated.
Among Sensex stocks, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone led the gains with a rise of 2.82 per cent.
Other major gainers included Kotak Mahindra Bank, UltraTech Cement, Power Grid Corporation of India, Axis Bank and HDFC Bank.