Indian equity benchmarks closed at a record high for a third straight session on Monday, boosted by gains in heavyweight Reliance Industries, while global sentiment was lifted by hopes of the U.S. central bank holding interest rates for longer.

Dear Trader… Indian equity benchmarks extended their gains to the third day in a row on Monday, clinching record closing highs, amid firm global market setup. Indices opened the day with a good gap but showed a range-bound session. Traders took some encouragement with a private report that recovering from