New Delhi, July 24 -- Frontline indices, the Sensex and the Nifty 50, clocked healthy gains on Wednesday supported by positive global cues and buying in select heavyweights, including HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank.

The Sensex opened at 82,451.87 against its previous close of 82,186.81 and rose 600 points, or 0.73 per cent, to an intraday high of 82,786.43.

On Wednesday, 23 July 2025, Nifty 50 rose by 159.00 points or 0.63%, closing at 25,219.90, while the BSE Sensex climbed 539.83 points or 0.66%, settling at 82,726.64. TheBank Nifty also performed well, gaining 454.45 points or 0.80%, to finish at 57,210.45, showing strong traction in the financial space.

Sector-wise, momentum was visible in several pockets. While the Realty index declined...