Markets maintain uptrend as realty, metal index rise

The BSE Midcap and BSE Smallcap indices registered an uptick of 0.3%, and 0.6%, respectively.

Benchmark indices extended gains led by realty, metals, banking and finance sectoral indices. Gains capped by losses in IT index after Infosys cut its revenue outlook and investors remained cautious after Trump administration hinted on stricter H1B visa rules.
 
All eyes will be on US President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on Friday for any clarity on his economic plans.
 
Back home, WPI inflation rose 3.39% year-on-year in December, its fastest pace in two months accelerating from 3.15% in November. GST Council will also meet today try to find the resolution to issue of administrative turf between the Centre and