The benchmark indices edged higher, gaining nearly half a percent on Wednesday, as investor sentiment remained boosted by expectations of a potential US Federal Reserve rate cut, trade deal with the US and fresh foreign inflows.

According to Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Investments, the strong momentum was supported by positive cues from Asian markets and improved clarity on global trade dynamics.

Sensex ended 368.97 points or 0.44 per cent positive at 84,997.13 after hitting an intraday high of 85,105.83 against 84,628.16 previous close. After scaling near 26,100 mark, Nifty 50 settled with 117.70 points or 0.45 per cent gains at 26,053.90.

Nifty continued its steady upward march throughout the session, extending the positive momentum witnessed during the sharp surge in the

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