Equity indices mustered gains for the third session on the trot on Thursday, propelled by energy, FMCG and infra counters amid a largely positive trend in global markets.
After a choppy start, the 30-share BSE Sensex gained momentum in afternoon trade to end 157.45 points or 0.27 per cent higher at 58,807.13.
Similarly, the broader NSE Nifty climbed 47.10 points or 0.27 per cent to 17,516.85.
ITC was the top performer in the Sensex pack, jumping 4.60 per cent, followed by L&T, Asian Paints, Reliance Industries, M&M, Bajaj Finance, Dr Reddy's and Infosys.
On the other hand, HDFC Bank, Titan, Nestle India, NTPC, PowerGrid
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