New Delhi, April 23 -- Stock market today: Indian equities extended their winning streak for a sixth straight session on Tuesday, 22 April, defying a weak overnight lead from Wall Street. Strong gains in financials and auto stocks, along with a sharp rebound in FMCG names, powered the benchmark indices higher.

Metal stocks also contributed to the rally after the government imposed a 12% provisional safeguard duty for 200 days on five categories of steel imports. Realty shares surged as much as 6%, buoyed by improving liquidity conditions.

Three stocks to buy today, as recommended by Ankush Bajaj:

Buy: Max Healthcare Ltd (current price: Rs.1,128)

Why it's recommended: Shares of Max Healthcare has given a falling wedge breakout. Also, s...