Indian stock markets concluded the week on a positive note, with the BSE Sensex rising by 226.59 points or 0.29% to close at 78,699.07, and the NSE Nifty advancing by 63.20 points or 0.27% to end at 23,813.40. The gains were driven by strong performances in the auto and pharmaceutical sectors, with companies like Mahindra & Mahindra, IndusInd Bank, Bajaj Finance, Tata Motors, and Dr. Reddy's Labs leading the charge. However, the market saw some profit-taking towards the end of the session, with the indices coming off their early highs. The midcap index closed in the red, while the Nifty Bank index saw a slight increase. Sectorally, auto, pharma, and media stocks rose between 0.4% to 1%, while realty, PSU Bank, oil & gas, and metal indices experienced declines ranging from 0.5% to 1%. The Indian rupee hit a record low against the dollar, adding to market uncertainty.