Stock market today, Sept. 2 -- Indian benchmarks - Sensex and Nifty 50 - extended their gains for a second straight session on Tuesday, September 2, supported by positive domestic macroeconomic data, hopes of a US Fed rate cut, and expectations that GST rationalisation will spur consumption and boost India's economic growth.

Over the past two days, the Sensex has climbed more than 900 points, while the Nifty 50 has regained the 24,700 mark. By around 11 AM on Tuesday, the Sensex was up 355 points, or 0.44 per cent, at 80,719, and the Nifty 50 advanced 114 points, or 0.46 per cent, to 24,739.

"The market responded positively in the opening sessions of September, with benchmarks gaining modestly, aided by strong Q1 GDP growth of 7.8% and ...