Mumbai, Sept. 5 -- The stock market ended the week on a positive note, with the Nifty closing above 24,700 and the Sensex above 80,700. The rise was mainly because of strong economic data, like a 7.8% jump in GDP and higher PMI numbers, showing steady growth in manufacturing and services. Investors also felt more confident after the government cut GST rates on basic goods, two-wheelers, and school items to help increase spending. Markets went up earlier in the week after the good news, and mid-week gains were helped by strong services growth. But towards the end of the week, some global worries and profit booking made investors more careful.

In the week ended on Friday, 5 September 2025, the S&P BSE Sensex rallied 901.11 points or 1.12% ...