Mumbai, Oct. 3 -- The key equity indices closed with modest gains today, extending their winning streak to a second session, bolstered by positive sentiment following the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) policy decision. The Nifty settled above the 24,850 mark. Metal, PSU bank and consumer durable shares advanced, while realty and auto stocks declined.

As per provisional closing data, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex, jumped 223.86 points or 0.28% to 81,207.17. The Nifty 50 index gained 57.95 points or 0.23% to 24,894.25. In two consecutive trading sessions, the Sensex added 1.17% while the Nifty added 1.15%.

The broader market outperformed the frontline indices. The S&P BSE Mid-Cap index gained 0.78% and the S&P BSE Small-Cap index...