Mumbai, June 22 -- Indian stock markets extended their recovery on Monday, supported by easing tensions in West Asia and a decline in crude oil prices, with both benchmark indices ending in positive territory.

The Nifty 50 index closed at 24,102.90, gaining 89.80 points or 0.37 per cent. The BSE Sensex settled at 77,094.07, up 291.17 points or 0.38 per cent.

Market experts said investors remained focused on developments surrounding the US-Iran negotiations, while lower crude oil prices and strength in key sectors supported overall market sentiment.

Vinod Nair, Head of Research at Geojit Investments, said, "The market traded within a narrow range, albeit with a positive bias, as investors continued to assess the progress of US-Iran nego...