New Delhi, Sept. 17 -- Indian stock benchmarks witnessed yet another day of gains, supported by a host of factors that include the recent GST reforms, intensification of efforts for the India-US trade deal, and moderate inflation, among others.

Sensex closed the Wednesday session at 82,693.71 points, up 313.02 points, or 0.38 per cent, while Nifty settled at 25,330.25 points, up 91.15 points or 0.36 per cent. Among the sectoral indices, auto, FMCG, PSU bank, oil and gas, rose the most, while metal and consumer durables declined the most, NSE data showed.

""Indian equities maintained their upward momentum, aided by the revival of India-US trade talks and efforts to strengthen bilateral ties," said Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Inv...