Stock Market Close: Sensex Rises 630 Pts, Nifty Tops 23,700

Indian markets closed higher on March 18, 2026, with Sensex up 633 points at 76,704 and Nifty50 rising 197 points to 23,778. IT, realty, and media stocks led gains, while metals lagged. Broader markets outperformed, with MidCap and SmallCap indices climbing. Investors await the US Federal Reserve’s policy update amid geopolitical tensions.