Nifty, Sensex Extend Gains on Strong Global Cues

Benchmark indices Nifty and Sensex opened strong on March 18, extending gains for a second session amid positive global sentiment. Sensex surged 820 points to 74,990, while Nifty rose 239 points to 22,748. Strong macroeconomic indicators and easing foreign investor outflow support market stability, with all sectoral indices trading in the green.