Indian indices closed higher on Thursday, with the Nifty surpassing 25,000 for the first time in three weeks, driven by positive sentiment despite mixed global cues and concerns about slowing earnings. The Nifty gained 0.1% to close at 25,005.5, while the Sensex rose 0.1% to end at 81,548.73, marking the fourth consecutive day of gains.
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