Indian markets closed higher Monday with Nifty at 24,773, holding above 24,700, while Sensex ended at 80,787. Autos (+3.3%) and metals outperformed as M&M, Maruti, and JSW Steel gained, though IT and pharma lagged. Retail sentiment shifted from bearish to neutral. Analysts flagged bullish setups in IOL Chemicals, Lumax Tech, and Quality Power, citing strong technical breakouts.