New Delhi, Jan. 30 -- Stocks to buy for the short term: The Indian stock market ended in the positive territory for the third consecutive session on Thursday, January 29, as the Economic Survey's projection of the Indian economy staying on a strong footing, expected to grow by about 7% in FY27, underpinned sentiment, even as geopolitical uncertainties persisted.

The Sensex closed 222 points, or 0.27%, higher at 82,566.37, while the Nifty 50 settled at 25,418.90, rising by 76 points, or 0.30%.

Tata Steel, Larsen & Toubro (L&T), and Axis Bank ended as the top gainers in the Nifty 50 index.

Among the sectors, Nifty Metal index jumped 3%, while Nifty Bank, Private Bank, Realty, and Financial Services rose by up to a per cent.

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