Stock market recap, Sept. 17 -- Indian equity markets staged a strong recovery today, with both benchmark indices closing significantly higher, buoyed by favourable global cues and optimism surrounding ongoing India-US trade talks.

The index reclaimed 25,200, advancing 169.90 points to close at 25,239.10, while the BSE Sensex surged 594.95 points to settle at 82,380.69. The rally was broad-based, as reflected in a positive advance-decline ratio, indicating that market gains were not confined to a few heavyweight stocks. Sectoral performance was robust, led by strong buying in auto and energy sectors.

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