New Delhi, Jan. 31 -- Nifty50 on 30 January

India's benchmark index Nifty50 extended its winning streak for the third consecutive session on Thursday and closed 86 points higher at 23,249.50. Taking cues from the global market, the index started the session with a muted opening at 23,169.50 and continued its bullish momentum, touching the intraday high of 23,322.

However, due to the monthly F&O expiry, the index witnessed some volatility and closed near the day's high at 23,249.50. As a result, the index formed a bullish candle with a higher-high and higher-low price structure. Barring FMCG, all major sectoral indices closed higher. The broader market participated in the rally as the advance-decline ratio is inclined toward advancers as...