Ahead of US inflation data due on Wednesday, Indian benchmark equity indices concluded higher for the third successive day on Tuesday, led by gains in auto, metal, and energy sectors.

Dear Trader… The 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex surged by 328 points or 0.45% to settle at 73,104. Meanwhile, the broader NSE Nifty Future climbed 110 points or 0.50%, closing at 22,312. The main focus this week is on Wednesday’s actual US CPI figures, to see whether some upside surprises in