Indian equity markets experienced minor gains during mid-morning trading, with the S&P BSE Sensex adding 125.32 points to reach 77,145.29 and the Nifty 50 index increasing by 60.60 points to 24,096.40. The Nifty Pharma index notably rallied for the fifth consecutive session, rising 1.63% to 23,953.60. Key pharmaceutical stocks such as Wockhardt, Ajanta Pharma, and Alkem Laboratories contributed significantly to this surge. Positive economic indicators also emerged, with the HSBC India Services PMI Business Activity Index climbing from 57.5 in March to 58.8 in April, indicating robust growth in the service sector. Additionally, Brent crude oil prices fell to $108.41 per barrel, while the Indian rupee strengthened slightly to 95.16 against the dollar. Overall, the market breadth was strong, with more shares rising than falling, reflecting investor optimism amid easing geopolitical tensions.