India’s benchmark indexes and mid-cap stocks settled at record closing highs on Wednesday, led by metal and energy stocks on expectations of strong global demand, while investor focus turned to key U.S. inflation data.

Dear Trader… Markets edged higher and gained nearly half a percent, in continuation of the prevailing trend. After the initial gap-up move, Nifty future remained range bound for most of the session and finally settled at 22,804.00 levels. Meanwhile, the majority of sectors were aligned with the move wherein FMCG,