Sensex, Nifty Extend Gains on Global Cues and Fed Cut

Markets rose for a second session, with Sensex up 400 points and Nifty above 26,000 (at the time of posting), boosted by strong global cues and improved sentiment after the US Fed rate cut. Metals led gains

, while select FMCG and IT stocks lagged. Modi–Trump talks and a softer VIX further supported risk appetite.