Indian equity benchmarks closed higher on Monday after six consecutive sessions of losses, driven by gains in Eicher Motors, and some cement stocks after Adani Group announced a $10.5 billion deal that will make it the second-biggest cement producer in the country.

Dear Trader… Indian stock markets close in positive terrain in today session due to buying in realty, auto, and banking stocks. Buying in frontline stocks such as SBI, Maruti Suzuki and NTPC were aiding sentiment, while selling in Ultratech Cement, Asian Paints and Power Grid kept the gains in the