New Delhi, Nov. 20 -- The Indian stock market stayed firm for the second straight session on Thursday, November 20, with both benchmark indices closing with solid gains of over 0.50%. The rally was supported by heavyweight stocks, led by Reliance Industries and Hero MotoCorp, which surged on an improving earnings outlook.

In addition, global sentiment improved after Nvidia reported earnings and revenue that beat expectations, along with stronger-than-forecast sales guidance, helping ease investor worries about overheated AI valuations.

The Nifty 50 closed with a solid gain of 0.54% at 26,192, bringing the index within 0.32% of its all-time high of 26,277. The S&P BSE Sensex also inched closer to its record level of 85,978, ending just 0...