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Stock Market Closing Bell: Indian equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty 50 ended sharply higher on Tuesday, holding on to most of the gains sparked by the gap-up opening after the long-awaited India–US trade deal was finalised late on Monday. Buying remained steady through the session, with investors continuing to add exposure across sectors and market capitalisations.

The positive momentum was not restricted to a handful of index heavyweights, as broader participation across mid- and small-cap stocks pointed to a clear risk-on mood.

At the close, the BSE Sensex stood at 83,739.13, up 2,072.67 points or 2.54 per cent, while the NSE Nifty 50 settled at 25,727.55, gaining 639.15 points or 2.55 per cent.

Market breadth remained firmly positive throughout the session, with advancing stocks significantly outnumbering decliners on the NSE, highlighting sustained buying interest across segments.

The rally was even more pronounced in the broader market. The Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 indices settled 2.84 per cent and 2.82 per cent higher, respectively, outperforming the frontline indices.

Volatility indicators also reflected the improving sentiment. The India VIX slipped nearly 7 per cent to around 12.9, signalling a sharp cooling in near-term uncertainty after the trade deal announcement and providing a supportive backdrop for equities.

Most NSE sectoral indices closed firmly in the green. Realty stocks led the charge, rising close to 4.8 per cent, followed by strong gains in infrastructure, energy, pharma and banking stocks, each climbing over 3 per cent.

Auto, metal and PSU bank indices also ended with healthy gains. Defensive FMCG stocks lagged their peers but still managed to close marginally higher, while IT stocks posted more measured advances compared with high-beta cyclical sectors.

Index heavyweights continued to provide solid support. Adani Enterprises and Adani Ports topped the gainers’ list, rising over 10 per cent and 9 per cent, respectively. Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv, Jio Financial and key banking stocks also recorded sharp gains, underscoring strong investor appetite for large, liquid names.

On the Sensex, 28 of the 30 constituents ended higher. Adani Ports, Bajaj Finance, IndiGo, Power Grid, Sun Pharma, Bajaj Finserv, SBI, Reliance Industries, L&T, Axis Bank, Titan and ICICI Bank were among the top contributors to the index’s rise.

In the broader market, textile stocks remained in focus, extending their recent rally. Shares of KPR Mills, Gokaldas Exports, Trident, Vardhman Textiles, Arvind Ltd and Welspun Living jumped between 11 per cent and 20 per cent, buoyed by expectations of stronger export prospects following the India–US trade agreement.

Overall, Tuesday’s session marked one of the strongest single-day advances in recent months, with falling volatility, strong market breadth and broad-based sectoral participation reinforcing the constructive undertone in Indian equities.