Indian equities Benchmark rose on Thursday, helped by metals stocks, joining a global equity rally after the Federal Reserve maintained its projection of three interest rate cuts this year.

Dear Trader… Markets surged strongly and gained nearly a percent, tracking favorable global cues. After the gap-up start, Nifty future oscillated in a narrow range till the end and finally settled at 22,118.90 level. All the key sectors participated in the move wherein realty and metal were among the top