Mumbai, Nov. 19 -- The domestic equity indices ended with substantial gains today, driven by strong buying in IT stocks. Investor sentiment was further boosted by optimism surrounding the proposed India-US trade pact. Additionally, global investors appear to be trimming exposure to AI-focused stocks and redirecting funds toward emerging markets such as India.The Nifty ended above the 26,050 mark.

IT, PSU bank and healthcare shares advanced, while realty, oil & gas and media shares declined.

As per provisional closing data, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex jumped 513.45 points or 0.61% to 85,186.47. The Nifty 50 index advanced 142.60 points or 0.55% to 26,052.65.

In the broader market, the S&P BSE Mid-Cap index rallied 0.34% and ...