Stock market today, May 26 -- The Indian stock market started on a positive note as major indices Nifty 50 and Sensex kicked off the trading day with gains, reflecting a favourable sentiment.

The Sensex rose by 0.66% or 537 points to reach 82,270, while the Nifty 50 climbed 0.62% or 154 points to hit 24,999.

The domestic benchmark indices rallied in early trading on Monday following reports that India has ascended to become the world's fourth-largest economy.

In addition, the early onset of the monsoon, the Reserve Bank's announcement of a record Rs.2.69 lakh crore dividend to the government for FY25, and US President Donald Trump's postponement of 50 percent EU tariffs to July 9 contributed to the market's optimistic outlook, as noted...