Stock Market Close: Sensex Jumps 410 Points, Nifty At 24,715

Stock markets closed higher on Wednesday as metal and pharma stocks rose. Sensex gained 410 points to 80,567, and Nifty rose 134 points to 24,715. Positive GST Council talks and strong August services data boosted sentiment. Tata Steel, Hindalco led gains, while Infosys and Nestle fell. Metal and Pharma sectors outperformed.