Mumbai, Dec 31 || Indian equity markets ended the final trading session of the calendar year on a strong note, supported by broad-based buying across most sectors, even as information technology stocks remained under pressure.
At the close of trade, the Sensex settled at 85,220.6, gaining 545.52 points or 0.64 per cent.
The Nifty also finished higher at 26,129.6, up 190.75 points or 0.74 per cent. “Holding above the 26,000 mark remains crucial to sustain the ongoing uptrend and keep the possibility of a retest of the all-time high at 26,320 intact,” analysts said.
“A decisive breakout above 26,200–26,230 could open the door for a sharper move toward the 26,300–26,500 zone,” market watchers stated.
With this, the Nifty marked its tenth consecutive calendar year of gains, rising 10.5 per cent in 2025.
The Sensex also posted a solid performance, ending the year with a gain of 9.06 per cent.