Indian equities defied weak global cues on Friday’s session by ending in the green. Despite uncertainties in the international markets, Nifty managed to close at 19,820, recording a gain of approximately 100 points. Similarly, Sensex surged by 333 points, concluding the week at 66,599. However, IT and pharma stocks experienced a decline as global distress impacted investor sentiment. Selling pressure was observed in these sectors, putting pressure on their respective indices. The positive performance of the overall market highlighted the resilience of Indian equities, which remained unfazed by external factors. Investors will closely watch the market action on Monday to gauge the impact of global events on the domestic market.