The survey’s positive outlook on economic growth and fiscal discipline helped markets recover from a cautious start and close in the green. The Economic Survey projected India’s GDP growth to be in the range of 6.8 to 7.2 per cent in the 2026–27 financial year. At the close of trade, the Nifty index rose 0.3 per cent, or 76.15 points, to settle at 25,418.90. In contrast, the Nifty Healthcare index closed as the top loser of the day, followed by declines in the Nifty FMCG, Nifty Chemicals and Nifty Pharma indices. Analysts said that markets managed to extend their winning streak as optimism around India’s growth outlook and fiscal position outweighed concerns from early-session volatility.