The Nifty concluded the trading session at 24,213.3, reflecting an increase of 1.12%; the Sensex traded within the range of 80,569.73 and 79,459.12, ultimately closing 1.13% higher at 79,476.63.

The robust rally in the banking and metal sectors propelled the Nifty 50 to close the trading session with a 0.91% gain, reaching 24,213 points; the Sensex concluded the day with a gain of 0.84%, finishing at 79,447 points.

The Indian rupee remained largely unchanged against the dollar, opening at Rs 84.12, whereas in the global commodities market, gold prices dropped to $2,732 

The Sensex closed 942 points, or 1.18 percent, lower at 78,782.24; the Nifty closed with a loss of 309 points, or 1.27 percent, at 23,995.35.

Market indices rose at the one-hour special Muhurat trading session on Friday, with Sensex up 335.06 points and Nifty up 94.20 points; M&M led the gains with a 3% surge; broader markets outperformed benchmarks.

Many investors see purchasing stocks during this period as a way to invite prosperity for the coming year

The Nifty concluded Thursday's session with a 0.56% decline, settling at 24,205, while the Sensex dropped by 0.70% to finish at 79,386.

Though, technically, momentum indicators suggest a positive trend, with the index trading above its short-term moving averages.

The Nifty ended the trading session with a 0.48% dip at 24,349, while the Sensex closed with a drop of 0.51% at 79,958.

The Nifty ended Tuesday's session with a 0.52% jump at 24,466, while the Sensex ended trade with a gain of 0.45% at 80,368; both midcap and smallcap indices experienced a strong rebound.