The trends on Gift Nifty also indicate a flat start for the Indian benchmark index. The Gift Nifty was trading around 24,540 level, a discount of nearly 7 points from the Nifty futures’ previous close.

The stock market closed on a high note on Tuesday with both benchmark indices registering gains. The Sensex surged 597.67 points to close at 80,845.75, while the Nifty climbed 181.10 points, ending the session at 24,

The benchmark Nifty 50 index adding to gains for third consecutive session on Tuesday, has surpassed the 24,350 resistance. A sustained momentum could drive the index toward the 24,700 mark, said expe