New Delhi, June 9 -- Despite a tepid start on Friday, the Indian stock market closed with smart gains, helped by the Reserve Bank of India's policy actions, which included not just a higher-than-expected rate cut of 50 basis points (bps) but also a cash reserve ratio cut of 100 bps.

This action gave a major leg up to the stock market bulls, driving the BSE Sensex higher by 746.95 points, or 0.92%, to settle at 82,188.99. Meanwhile, the 50-share NSE Nifty closed above the 25,000-level as it climbed 252.15 points, or 1.02%, to 25,003.05.

Sectorally, rate-sensitive indices led the charge with Nifty Realty gaining 4.68%, Nifty Auto 1.52% and Nifty Bank 1.47%. Barring Nifty Media, all sectors closed in the green. The broader markets also rej...