Sensex Rises 450 Pts, Nifty Nears 26,200 as RBI Cuts Rates

• Sensex settled 447.05 points higher at 85,712.37, while Nifty climbed 152.70 points to 26,186.45.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cut its policy rate by 25 basis points to 5.25%, boosting market sentiment.
• Rate-sensitive sectors like financial services, banking, auto, and realty indices advanced.
• Declining crude oil prices, firm global cues, and a 2.29% drop in India VIX also contributed to the market rise.

Why It Matters: Cheaper loans and market gains follow RBI rate cut, affecting your finances.