Stock market recap, Oct. 23 -- India's benchmark equity indices extended their winning streak for a fourth consecutive session on Monday, driven primarily by robust Q2 corporate earnings and a favourable global cues.

The Nifty 50 gained 133.30 points (+0.52%) to close at 25,843.15, while the Sensex advanced 411.18 points (+0.49%) to settle at 84,363.37. Market momentum was anchored by heavyweights, notably Reliance Industries, which surged more than 3.5% following its Q2FY26 earnings, along with strength in select IT and private banking stocks like Axis Bank and TCS.

Conversely, profit-taking was observed in metal stocks and some financial majors, including ICICI Bank, which limited broader gains.

Against this backdrop, market expert R...