Indian stock market, June 26 -- Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, began Thursday's trading session on a positive note for the third straight day, supported by gains in Asian markets and continued optimism surrounding a possible ceasefire between Israel and Iran.

After the initial uptick, the Nifty entered the monthly expiry session and climbed beyond the 25,318 level, reaching an eight-month high. Similarly, the Sensex jumped by more than 350 points. On the other hand, the Nifty Bank index saw modest gains, rising by 0.21 per cent.

Market analysts noted that as geopolitical tensions have eased, investors are now turning their attention back to the US Federal Reserve and the approaching US trade tariff deadline on July 9.

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