New Delhi, Nov. 13 -- The Indian equity market delivered a robust third day of gains, buoyed by a powerful convergence of positive domestic and global factors. The benchmark index, Nifty 50, rallied 180.85 points (0.70%) to settle at 25,875.80, while the Sensex jumped 595.19 points (0.71%) to close at 84,466.51.

This strong performance was underpinned by positive investor sentiment following exit polls predicting a decisive majority for the ruling NDA in the crucial Bihar elections, suggesting continued political stability. Concurrently, global risk appetite improved significantly in hopes of an imminent resolution to the prolonged US government shutdown, which eased investor anxieties and boosted capital inflows into emerging markets. ...