Market erased most of the intraday gains, ending marginally higher amid final hour profit booking. However, the winning run continued on sixth consecutive session on October 23 amid hopes over the US-India trade deal.

Indian markets opened higher with Nifty above 26,000 and with extended buying it crossed 26,100 for the first time since September 27, 2024.

At close, the Sensex was up 130.06 points or 0.15 percent at 84,556.40, and the Nifty was up 22.80 points or 0.09 percent at 25,891.40. BSE Midcap index down marginally, while smallcap index shed 0.4%.

Nifty Bank index opened higher and tested fresh record high of 58,577.50, intraday, before closing flat at 58,078.05.

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