Nifty Tops 25,200, Sensex Gains on India-EU FTA Optimism

• Indian equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty closed higher on Tuesday, driven by positive sentiment from the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
• The Nifty 50 rose 0.75% to 25,236, while the Sensex gained 0.39% to 81,857.48.
• Markets, initially cautious, gained momentum throughout the session as the FTA fueled expectations of improved trade, foreign investment, and export growth.
• Metal and financial stocks led the rally, with the metal index surging nearly 3%.
• Adani Enterprises, Axis Bank, and JSW Steel were among the top Nifty 50 gainers; broader markets also saw healthy gains.

Why It Matters: Indian markets surged, with Nifty topping 25,200, as the India-EU FTA boosted investor confidence.