Sensex gains 374 points, Nifty closes above 24,600

Indian equity markets ended higher on Thursday, with the Sensex rising 374 points and the Nifty closing above the 24,600 mark. PSU Bank stocks led sectoral gains, with the Nifty PSU Bank index rising 2.2%, while Oil & Gas also advanced. Realty, Media, Auto, Metal and IT sectors faced pressure, showing mixed trends across the market.