Indian markets closed higher on Friday, with the S&P BSE Sensex increasing over 400 points, and the Nifty50 closing above 18,800. Buying was seen in banks, capital goods, FMCG, and public sector stocks, while IT and realty stocks experienced selling. Three stocks, Data Patterns, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilding, and IDFC First Bank, either hit a 52-week high or saw a volume or price breakout. Data Patterns closed at an all-time high; Mazagon Dock Shipbuilding saw a Pole and Flag pattern breakout; and IDFC First Bank saw a rally above Rs 70.