Indian equity benchmarks rose on Tuesday in a volatile session, led by gains in metal and auto stocks, with investors focusing on commentaries from companies over the impact of higher input costs on margins in an earnings-heavy week.

Dear Trader… Indian equity benchmarks extended gains to a second straight day on Tuesday, amid broad-based buying across the sectors and positive global cues. Markets staged a gap up opening, as traders got encouragement with a private report stated that the economy is likely to register a 9.5 per cent