Benchmark indices extended gains in the second trading session of 2022 today. Sensex rose 423 points to 59,607 and Nifty climbed 108 points to 17,733 in afternoon session.
Earlier, Indian benchmark indices opened higher amid firm global cues. At 09:16 hours, the 30-share BSE index rose 186 points to 59,369.27, and the broader NSE Nifty was up 38 points to 17,663.90. On Monday, Sensex ended 929 points higher at 59,183 and Nifty rallied 271 points to 17,625.