Mumbai, Oct. 23 -- The domestic equity indices ended higher today, extending their winning streak to the sixth consecutive session. Market sentiment was boosted by strong quarterly earnings and renewed optimism over festive season demand. Investor confidence was further supported by recent tax cuts and policy measures, which have fuelled expectations of stronger corporate earnings in the second half of FY26. Nifty ends above 25,850 mark.

IT, private bank and FMCG shares advanced, while oil & gas, healthcare and pharma shares corrected.

As per provisional closing data, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex advanced 130.06 points or 0.15% to 84,556.40. The Nifty 50 index rose 22.80 points or 0.09% to 25,891.40. In six consecutive tradin...