Stock Market Close: Sensex Rises 398 Pts, Nifty At 25,182

Indian equity indices closed higher Thursday, with Sensex rising 398 points to 82,172 and Nifty gaining 136 points to 25,182. Gains were led by IT, metal, and pharma stocks amid easing Middle East tensions and foreign inflow hopes. Tata Steel and HCL Tech led gainers, while Axis Bank and Titan were top laggards.