Sensex, Nifty end stronger for 2nd straight session as metal stocks gain

The NSE Nifty 50 index rose 0.67% to 14,823.15, while the benchmark S&P BSE Sensex advanced 0.52% to 49,206.47.

Indian shares closed the week on a strong note on Friday, lifted by a sizzling rally in metal stocks on upbeat global commodity prices and gains in mortgage lender HDFC following better-than-expected quarterly results. The NSE Nifty 50 index rose 0.67% to 14,823.15, while the benchmark S&P BSE Sensex advanced 0.52% to 49,206.47. The indexes closed the week 1.3% and 0.9% higher, respectively, registering their second straight week of gains.