The Indian stock markets ended higher for the fourth trading session, as the investor's sentiment is driven by the optimism from the upcoming Union Budget 2025-26.At the end of the trading, the Nifty 50 was up 258.

Stock Market LIVE Updates | Sensex and Nifty50 extended gains for a fourth session, driven by Budget optimism. At 1:50 pm, Sensex rose 705 points (0.92%) to 77,467, while Nifty50 gained 249 points (1.

Indian equity benchmarks, Sensex and Nifty 50 opened marginally higher ahead of the Economic Survey 2025, and tracking gains in global markets. Optimism is also brewing as investors look for potential catalysts in the upcoming Union Budget.