Indian equities benchmarks extended gains for a second session in a row on Monday, after strong economic data from the United States and investment in the Adani group of companies boosted risk appetite.

Dear Trader… Markets extended rebound and gained over half a percent, tracking favorable global cues.  After the gap-up start, the Nifty future index inched higher initially however profit taking in index majors across sectors trimmed the gains as the day progressed.  Consequently, it settled around the 17,774.95 level; up by