Sensex, Nifty extend gains; FIIs stay net buyers
Indian stock markets closed higher last week, with the Sensex up 1,289 points and the Nifty adding 307 points. On Friday, the Sensex rose 259 points to 80,501, while the Nifty 50 edged up 12 points to 24,346. Mid and small-cap indices saw marginal declines. Foreign investors remained net buyers, adding $300 million in April and continuing purchases into May.