Indian markets extended their rebound today, ending higher for the third day in a row as government eased curbs on air and rail travel, in a further relaxation of a weeks-long coronavirus lockdown that has battered the economy.
The NSE Nifty 50 index ended 0.44% higher at 9,106.25, while the S&P BSE Sensex closed up 0.37% at 30,932.90, though both the indices ended off their day's highs.
With its third straight gain, the Nifty recouped some of the sharp losses in recent sessions triggered by disappointment over India's economic relief measures.
Mortgage lender HDFC Ltd was the top drag on the Nifty 50, falling 1.8% while tobacco and consumer products giant ITC Ltd surged 7.5%.