Stock Market Close: Sensex Rises 70 Pts, Nifty At 25,050

The NSE Nifty 50 reclaimed the 25,000 mark after a month, rising 70 points to 25,050, driven by IT stocks. Sensex gained 213 points to 81,858. Infosys jumped 4%. Broader indices and most sectors rose. Nazara Technologies plunged 13% after a draft Bill proposed banning online real-money gaming, triggering investor concerns.