December 22, 2025 5:12 PM
Sensex and Nifty soar as landmark India–NZ FTA triggers market rally
Indian stock markets ended on a strong note on Monday, extending gains from the previous session, even as global cues remained mixed. Buying interest in information technology and metal stocks helped push the benchmark indices higher. Positive sentiment was also supported by optimism surrounding the signing of the India–New Zealand free trade agreement, which boosted investor confidence. The Sensex closed at 85,567.48, rising 638.12 points, or 0.75 per cent, while the Nifty settled at 26,161...


