<h1>Central bank's dovish pause lifts benchmarks; financials rally, 30-share jumps ~600 points as markets rebound</h1> Equity benchmarks rose after the central bank left the policy rate unchanged at 5.5% and maintained a neutral stance, prompting buying in financials and a rebound following an eight-day decline. The 30-share benchmark gained about 600 points while the 50-share index advanced roughly 171 points. Market commentary characterized the decision as a 'dovish pause' and noted pro-market measures such as permitting banks to fund acquisitions. Foreign investors were net sellers while domestic institutions were net buyers. Commodity and regional market shifts were mixed, with oil edging higher.