Indian equity markets demonstrated resilience as the **Nifty 50** successfully reclaimed the psychological **25,700** level, closing at **25,713** on Monday. This gain of **142 points** (up **0.55%**) marks a solid second consecutive session of growth, fueled by a late-session recovery and selective buying in domestic heavyweights. The **BSE Sensex** mirrored this strength, jumping **480 points** (up **0.58%**) to settle at **83,294.66**. While large-cap indices showed stability, the broader market provided a varied picture; the **BSE MidCap** index rose by **2%** while the **SmallCap** index surged **2.5%**, signaling a heightened risk appetite among retail participants. Sectoral performance remained bifurcated. **PSU Banks** and **Healthcare** stocks were the primary drivers of the rally, with **Union Bank of India** hitting a 52-week high of **200.20** following a **3.2%** intraday surge. **FMCG** and **Infrastructure** also provided support, with notable gains in **HUL**, **HDFC Bank**, and **Adani Ports**. Conversely, the **IT sector** continued to face headwinds, with the index sliding as global brokerages issued downgrades. Heavyweights like **Infosys**, **TCS**, and **Tech Mahindra** were among the top laggards, reflecting concerns over AI-related disruptions and valuation corrections. Volatility eased as the **India VIX** decreased by **2.65%**, suggesting a more stable environment for investors. The **Indian Rupee** also strengthened, ending at **90.88** against the US Dollar, supported by steady domestic institutional inflows which helped offset ongoing foreign portfolio outflows. Global cues turned cautiously optimistic after news regarding trade tariff regulations in the US, providing a favorable backdrop for the Indian benchmarks. Analysts maintain a "buy-on-dips" outlook, identifying **25,500** as a critical support zone for the Nifty, while **26,000** remains the immediate resistance level to watch for a sustained breakout. Institutional activity continues to play a stabilizing role. While foreign investors sold approximately **935 crore** in recent sessions, domestic institutional investors absorbed the pressure with net purchases exceeding **2,637 crore**, highlighting the structural strength of domestic liquidity in the current market cycle.