Markets post biggest gain in a month

Index heavyweight ITC gained three per cent and contributed 73 points to the Sensex's gains

Indian markets posted their biggest daily gain in more than a month on Wednesday, as easing geopolitical tensions between the US and North Korea boosted investor sentiment. The rally was fuelled by value-buying from domestic investors, following a correction of nearly five per cent last week.
 
The benchmark BSE Sensex gained 321.86 points, or 1.02 per cent, to close at 31,770.89, while the National Stock Exchange’s Nifty 50 index rose 103.15 points, or 1.05 per cent, to close at 9,897.3. Resuming trade after a public holiday on Tuesday, both the indices gained the most since July 10 and extended