Sensex up 410 pts, Nifty tops 24,700; Tata Steel surges

The Indian stock market ended on a positive note after a volatile trading session, with the Sensex closing 410 points higher and the Nifty settling above the 24,700 mark. Gains were led by metal stocks, which saw strong buying interest despite choppy trends in other sectors.

Tata Steel surged 6%, while Hindalco gained 3%, emerging as the top performers of the day. Analysts note that strong global cues and renewed investor confidence in cyclical stocks boosted market sentiment, even as volatility kept traders cautious.