Indian equities Benchmark advanced on Friday and logged weekly gains, led by a surge in the auto sector on Mahindra & Mahindra’s post-results rally and sustained buying in public sector banks.

Dear Trader… Markets extended rebound for the fourth successive session and gained over half a percent.  After the gap-up start, Nifty edged gradually higher and managed to reclaim the 22,000 mark.  The majority of sectors were aligned to the move wherein auto, realty and pharma were among the top gainers.