The stock market ended near the day’s high, with Nifty reclaiming the 24,900 level. The response of the market came on a broad-based rally in metal, financial, and consumer durable shares, closing higher on a weekly basis as well.

The market witnessed strong buying in metal stocks such as Tata Steel, Hindalco, and JSW Steel. PSU banks and private banks like Kotak Mahindra Bank and Axis Bank also contributed to the market’s rebound throughout the day.

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At close, the Sensex was up 223.86 points or 0.28% at 81,207.17, and the Nifty was up 57.95 points or 0.23% at 24,894.25.

The BSE midcap index was up 0.8% and the smallcap index added 1%.

Among the sectors, all indices closed in the green with the exception of the Nifty Auto, Nifty Realty, and Nifty Healthcare indices. The N

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