The Sensex index rose 1.27% to close at 25841.21 points, while the Nifty index gained 1.10% to close at 7719.55 points. Foreign markets were mixed, with the Dow Jones and Nasdaq rising while European markets fell slightly. Among Indian stocks, Sesa Sterlite and NTPC saw gains over 3%, while HCL Technologies fell 1.15%. The daily pivot points and resistance and support levels for the Nifty and Bank Nifty are also provided.