Stock market today, Feb. 18 -- The Indian stock market extended its positive momentum on Tuesday, with all three key benchmark indices finishing with sizeable gains. The Nifty 50 index ended 42 points higher at 25,725, the BSE Sensex ended 173 points up at 83,450, and the Bank Nifty index shot up 224 points and closed at 61,174.

Among sectors, the PSU Banks Index was the top performer, rallying over 2.11%, whereas the Metal index lost the most, shedding over 1%.

Gold and silver rates today opened with a downside gap and have traded in a range, as the precious metals lacked a trigger amid stock market holidays in China, Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, and Vietnam. These markets are closed due to the Lunar New Year celebrations...