Stock Market Live Updates 16 April 2025: Sensex, Nifty close firmer; banking stocks among top gainers

Sensex, Nifty Live updates on 16 April 2025: The Sensex gained 309.40 points or 0.40 per cent to end at 77,044.29, close to the day’s high of 77,110.23, and Nifty 50 rose 108.65 points or 0.47 per cent to 23,437.20. The banking sector led the gainers, while the auto and pharma indices slipped to end in the red. India VIX was down 1.61% to ₹15.87 A widening trade deficit and easing infla