Stock Market Close: Sensex Ends 295 Points Higher, Nifty Closes At 80,797

Markets opened strong with Sensex gaining 295 points to close at 80,797 and Nifty at 24,461. Adani stocks soared up to 11% amid legal closure hopes, with Adani Ports leading gains. Auto and FMCG sectors performed well, while Kotak Bank, SBI, and Axis fell. Broader markets outperformed, and market breadth remained largely positive.