Nifty @25,000: Indices close at new highs, Fed rate talk adds strength

India's Nifty index surpassed the 25,000 mark for the first time, buoyed by positive cues from the US. The Sensex also saw a record high during the session, while midcap and smallcap indices declined. Foreign Portfolio Investors net purchased shares worth Rs 2,089 crore, reflecting strong market interest.