Indian equity benchmarks settled over 1% higher on Friday, led by gains in information technology stocks, as strong U.S. retail earnings outlook and waning concerns about overly aggressive interest rate hikes by central banks lifted sentiment globally.

Dear Trader…  Bulls remained in control on Dalal Street for the second day running and comfortable ended the day with gains of over a percent on Friday, led by strong buying support in IT, TECK and Capital Goods stocks amid a positive trend in global equities. Markets made optimistic start