The Indian stock market closed the week higher, buoyed by strong gains in banking, IT, and pharma sectors. The Sensex climbed 329 points to 82,501 on October 10, driven by advances in State Bank of India, Axis Bank, and NTPC. Renewed foreign investor inflows and upbeat sentiment ahead of the earnings season supported the rally. Analysts said stable macro conditions and improving corporate results are reinforcing optimism across India’s equity markets.