Indian equities rose for a fifth straight session, buoyed by optimism over lower GST rates ahead of Diwali and easing tariff concerns. The Nifty 50 reclaimed the 25,000 mark with a 70-point rise, while the Sensex added 213 points. Macro tailwinds from low inflation, interest rates and monsoons provided support, though the rupee slipped back above 87 per dollar.