Indian equity indices ended the session on a strong note, with the Nifty approaching the 26,200 level and the Sensex rising by 430 points . Gains were led by automobile, energy and select financial stocks, supported by positive institutional flows and improving sectoral sentiment. Market breadth improved through the afternoon, reflecting broad-based buying across large-cap names. Analysts noted that stable global cues and strong corporate earnings have contributed to sustained optimism among domestic investors.