Equities have extended gains, with Sensex rising over 100 points. The Nifty is near 10,950.
The Sensex is up 111.15 points or 0.31% at 36458.23, and the Nifty up 37.80 points or 0.35% at 10946.50. The market breadth was positive as 878 shares advanced, against a decline of 263 shares, while 44 shares were unchanged.