Sensex, Nifty Extend Gains on Positive Global and Trade Cues

Indian markets opened higher on September 17, with Sensex near 82,700 and Nifty at 25,325, led by auto, IT, realty, and media stocks. Gains were driven by easing India-US trade tensions, expectations of a US Fed rate cut, and a weaker dollar boosting the rupee. FMCG, metal, and pharma stocks lagged.