Indian equity benchmarks ended higher on Thursday, led by metals and consumer goods stocks, as the prospect of talks between Russia and Ukraine and state election results favouring Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party lifted investor sentiment.

Dear Trader… Indian equity benchmarks ended higher for the third consecutive session on Thursday tracking strong global cues, easing crude oil prices and investor cheer on election results where Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was leading in four out of five states. An across-the-board rally swept the markets with FMCG, Realty,