Stock Market Closing Bell: Equity benchmark indices advanced sharply on Wednesday, October 15, as positive cues from global markets and rising expectations of a possible US Federal Reserve rate cut later this month boosted investor sentiment.

The BSE Sensex climbed 575.45 points, or 0.70 per cent, to close at 82,605.43, while the NSE Nifty 50 rose 178.05 points, or 0.71 per cent, to settle at 25,323.55. Broader markets also participated in the rally, with the Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 gaining around 1 per cent each, reflecting strong buying interest across sectors.

Top Gainers on Sensex

Among the major gainers, Bajaj Finance led the rally with a 4.07 per cent surge, followed by Bajaj Finserv up 2.99 per cent, Trent up 2.68 per cent, and Asian Paints gaining 2.57 per cent.

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