New Delhi, Oct. 20 -- Keeping its bullish momentum intact, the Indian stock market saw another session of strong gains in Monday's trade, October 20, supported by both domestic and global positive cues, bringing frontline indices a step closer to their record highs.

Heavyweights led by Reliance Industries, Bharti Airtel, Infosys, SBI, and Axis Bank drove the Nifty 50 rally, which closed 0.52% higher at 25,843. The S&P BSE Sensex also gained 0.49%, ending the day at 84,363, compared to Friday's close.

The broader markets also advanced, with the Nifty Midcap 100 surging 0.75%, while the Nifty Smallcap 100 rose 0.46%.

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