Stock Market Close: Sensex Rises 324 Pts, Nifty At 24,973

Indian markets closed higher on Wednesday, with Sensex up 324 points at 81,425 and Nifty gaining 104 points to 24,973. IT and PSU bank stocks outperformed, while auto stocks dragged. Broader markets rose, market breadth remained positive, and total NSE market capitalization stood at $5.14 trillion.