Sensex rises 166 points, Nifty closes above 24,350; Bajaj twins, M&M among top gainers

Indian stock markets concluded Friday with gains for a third straight session. Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty 50 closed higher, reflecting positive global sentiment. Bajaj Finance and Bajaj Finserv shares led the gains after strong quarterly earnings reports. Sectoral indices mostly traded higher, with Nifty IT being an exception. Analysts note unusual volatility in global…