Indian equity markets closed on a strong note on Monday, buoyed by firm global cues and robust buying in banking and metal counters. The Sensex advanced 573.41 points, or 0.67 percent, to settle at 85,762.01 after touching an intraday high of 85,812.27. The Nifty gained 182 points, or 0.7 percent, to close at 26,328.55, briefly hitting a record peak of 26,340.10. Asian markets, including South Korea’s Kospi, Shanghai’s SSE Composite, and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng, traded positively, while U.S. futures indicated a firm Wall Street opening.
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