Domestic equity benchmarks extended their upward trend, with the Sensex and Nifty gaining around 0.5% during the session. Bank Nifty pushed to new highs, supported by sustained buying in HDFC Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank . Tech stocks also contributed to the broader momentum, aided by improved global sentiment following strong earnings from leading semiconductor firms. Foreign institutional investors continued to show interest, reflecting confidence in India’s near-term economic stability and sectoral resilience.