Market Close | Nifty Holds Above 22,500, Sensex Rises 600 Points; Broad-Based Rally Across Sectors

Indian equity markets ended on a strong note, with the Nifty closing above 22,500 and the Sensex surging 600 points on March 6.

All sectoral indices finished in the green, led by gains in metal, oil & gas, and pharma stocks, which advanced 1.5-2%.

Top Nifty gainers included Asian Paints, Coal India, Hindalco Industries, BPCL, and NTPC, while Tech Mahindra, Trent, Bharat Electronics, HDFC Life, and Kotak Mahindra Bank were among the laggards.

The broader market also saw strong momentum, with the BSE Midcap index rising 0.6% and the Smallcap index gaining 1.6%.

Currency Check: The Indian rupee ended 15 paise lower at 87.11 per US dollar, compared to the previous close of 86.96.