Closing Bell: Sensex rises 158 points, Nifty ends above 26,000 as markets rebound from a choppy start

Indian equity markets closed in the green on Thursday after a choppy and eventful trading session. The Sensex settled at 85,265.32, up 158.51 points (0.19%), while the Nifty 50 ended at 26,033.75, gaining 47.75 points (0.18%).