Indian stock markets traded higher on Thursday, supported by strong buying in automobile, information technology and healthcare shares after erasing initial losses.

Dear Trader… The markets extended Wednesday’s rebound on the weekly expiry day, ending with modest gains. The session began on a subdued note, but selective buying in heavyweights triggered a gradual recovery in the first half, followed by a range-bound phase until the close. Ultimately, the Nifty future index settled