The Nifty 50 closed the week at 26,328, up 1.10%, driven by positive global cues and broad sector buying. Broader markets saw significant gains of 3-6%, outperforming the benchmark. The Metal index surged 6.3%, with Oil Gas, Automobile, Banking, and Power sectors also posting strong gains of 3-4%, indicating widespread market strength. Ganesh Dongre of Anand Rathi noted these developments.