Indian equity benchmarks closed higher on Thursday, led by gains in information technology and energy stocks on improved investor sentiment after a study showed risk from Omicron was lower compared with the Delta coronavirus variant.

Dear Trader… Extending rally for third straight session, Indian equity benchmarks ended the Thursday’s trade above their crucial 57,300 (Sensex) and 17,050 (Nifty) levels, as investors cheered to studies about omicron reduced risk of hospitalization and severe disease with omicron compared to delta. Traders took some support with report that