Indian stock market, Dec. 21 -- Indian benchmarks closed on a higher note on Friday, December 19, breaking a four-session losing run, supported by a steady rupee, encouraging global signals, and the Bank of Japan's policy outcome in line with expectations.

The Sensex climbed 448 points, or 0.53%, to finish at 84,929.36, while the Nifty 50 advanced 151 points, or 0.58%, to settle at 25,966.40. Broader markets outperformed, with the BSE Midcap index gaining 1.26% and the Smallcap index rising 1.25%.

"Indian equity markets ended the week on a buoyant note, with the Nifty 50 snapping a four-session losing streak to close at 25,966.40, decisively reclaiming the crucial 25,900 zone. The rebound was driven by broad-based buying across sectors,...