Mumbai, Nov. 14 -- Domestic equity benchmarks closed with minor gains on Friday, extending their winning streak to a fifth straight session. The market spent most of the day in the red as weak global cues and persistent foreign fund outflows weighed on sentiment.

A sharp rebound in the last half hour, driven by strong buying in PSU bank stocks, helped the Sensex and Nifty50 claw back losses and finish in positive territory.

Investor mood also improved after the NDA's sweeping victory in the Bihar Election 2025, which added a fresh dose of political stability hopes.

The Nifty 50 ended above the 25,900 mark, supported by gains in PSU banks, pharma, and FMCG counters. In contrast, IT, metal, and auto stocks came under pressure and capped ...