Closing BELL: Sensex Rises 329 Pts, Nifty At 25,285

Indian equity indices closed higher Friday, with Sensex rising 329 points to 82,500 and Nifty gaining 103 points to 25,285. Gains were led by IT, metal, and pharma stocks amid easing Middle East tensions. Tata Steel and HCL Tech led gainers, while Axis Bank and Titan were top laggards. The exchange rate of the rupee against the dollar is 88.69.