New Delhi, Feb. 10 -- Indian stock indices settled higher on Tuesday, extending gains from the previous session, with analysts attributing it to the interim trade deal with the US, the possible return of foreign institutional investors, and positive cues from other Asian markets.

Sensex closed at 84,273.92 points, up 208.17 points, up 0.25 per cent. Nifty closed at 25,935.15 points, up 67.85 points or 0.26 per cent.

Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Investments Limited, said Domestic equities continued their upward momentum, supported by the US trade agreement and positive cues from key Asian markets.

"A strong resurgence in FII inflows, coupled with rupee appreciation, is further bolstering the investor sentiment, although intermit...