HIGHLIGHTSIndian equity markets extended their upward momentum on Thursday, with the Nifty 50 closing above 23,800 and the Sensex ending above 78,500 for the first time in over three months. This marked the fourth consecutive session of gains for both indices. On a weekly basis, the benchmark indices posted their strongest advance in more than two years, with the Nifty 50, Sensex, and Nifty Midcap 100 each gaining over 4%.