Nifty 50 advanced 0.5 percent to close near 26,192, crossing the 26,100 resistance level and inching closer to its all-time highs around 26,277. Important resistance levels for Thursday include 26,237, 26,281 and 26,351, while support lies near 26,097 and 26,054. Bank Nifty also hit a record 59,440 before closing with 0.22 percent gains. Options positioning shows maximum call interest at 26,500 for Nifty and 60,000 for Bank Nifty, marking short-term hurdles. The Nifty PCR rose to 1.44, indicating strengthening bullish sentiment, while India VIX stayed steady at 12.14, reflecting controlled volatility.