Mumbai, Sept. 1 -- The domestic equity indices extended gains in mid-afternoon trade, as strong domestic macroeconomic data lifted investor spirits. The Nifty traded near the 24,600 level.

Metal shares advanced after declining in the past three trading session.

At 14:25 IST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex advanced 520.24 points or 0.65% to 80,320.82. The Nifty 50 index added 183.05 points or 0.75% to 24,610.50.

The broader market outperformed the frontline indices. The S&P BSE Mid-Cap index jumped 1.46% and the S&P BSE Small-Cap index rose 1.34%.

The market breadth was strong. On the BSE, 2,745 shares rose and 1,369 shares fell. A total of 202 shares were unchanged.

Economy:

The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Manufacturing ...