Markets give thumbs up to NDA victory: Nifty closes above 25,900 – Here are key highlights
Indian equity benchmarks, Nifty 50 and Sensex, closed higher on Friday, supported by banking and FMCG stocks, as well as the NDA’s victory in Bihar state election. The banking sector outperformed, setting record highs. Small-cap and mid-cap stocks also rose. Q2 FY26 results and low inflation are expected to boost H2 FY26 earnings. Technical analysts foresee continued gains.