Indian stock market benchmarks, Sensex and Nifty 50, rose for the third consecutive session, with Nifty 50 closing at 22,217.85 and Sensex settling at 73,104.61. The mid and smallcap segments outperformed, with the overall market capitalization rising to nearly ₹402 lakh crore. Nifty Metal, Nifty Auto, and Nifty Oil & Gas were the top gaining sectoral indices, while investors remained cautious ahead of the upcoming U.S. CPI data.
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