The Indian stock markets surged for the third consecutive session, with the Nifty climbing to a one-month high and closing at 24,457, up 181 points. The Sensex followed suit, advancing by 598 points to settle at 80,

Overnight in the US, Wall Street's major indices, Nasdaq and S&P 500, closed at record highs on Monday, boosted by tech-related shares following strong November gains

On the daily chart, the Nifty index formed a small-bodied bullish candle with both upper and lower wicks, indicating indecision in the market. This pattern reflects a tug-of-war between buyers and sellers,

The Sensex fell 423 points to close at 77,156, while the Nifty dropped 169 points to settle at 23,350. Market sentiment was rattled by a steep decline in Adani Group stocks following a US court indictment of Gautam Adani and others in a case.

The NSE Nifty 50 index slipped below 24,200; Small-cap stocks outperformed the broader market, with the Nifty Smallcap100 closing 0.8 per cent higher on Tuesday.

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates | Indian benchmark equity indices traded higher on Friday, following their steepest drop in almost two months during the previous session, as traders adjusted positions ahead of the monthly derivatives expiry.