The Sensex and Nifty 50 closed higher on Friday, driven by gains in banking and auto sectors. The market showed low volatility with value-buying in select heavyweights amidst mixed global signals.

India's shares opened higher on Friday, driven by gains in financial stocks, as markets showed modest upward movement amid a lack of significant catalysts toward the year-end. By 9:16 am, the Nifty 50 index had risen to 23,

The benchmark equity indices closed the final trading session of the week on a positive note, reflecting investor optimism. Both the Sensex and Nifty 50 registered gains, supported by strong performances from key stocks.