Stock Market Close: Sensex Gains 255 Pts, Nifty Ends At 24,168

Indian equity markets closed higher on Thursday, with the Sensex rising 255 points, settling at 77,409.98 and the Nifty ending at 24,168, driven by fag-end buying. PSU Bank, healthcare, realty, and consumer durables stocks outperformed. Max Healthcare, and Adani Enterprises were top Nifty gainers. While the Nifty IT emerged as the worst-performing sector.