The Nifty Media index closed 0.93% higher at 1424.05. This gain comes after a 3.00% slip over the past month and a 23.00% fall in the last year, contrasting with the Nifty 50's 8.94% increase. Notable individual stock movements included Nazara Technologies Ltd rising 6.70%, while Prime Focus Ltd and Network 18 Media Investments Ltd saw declines.