The stock market ended higher on Wednesday, led by gains in metal, financial, and select Adani Group stocks, while asset management companies slipped after the market regulator proposed cuts in fees and expense ratios.

The Nifty 50 rose 118 points, or 0.46%, to close at 26,054, while the Sensex advanced 369 points to 84,997.

"The domestic market ended on a strong note, supported by positive cues from Asian markets and improved clarity on global trade dynamics. Optimism over potential progress in India–US trade talks further lifted sentiment. Oil stocks led the rally as crude prices eased expectations of higher OPEC+ output, while metal stocks advanced amid firm commodity prices and supply constraints. The upcoming Fed decision remains a key event for global markets; although a 25-bps rat

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