New Delhi, April 5 -- Benchmark equity indices-the Sensex and Nifty 50-extended their gains for a second straight session on Thursday, April 2, closing in positive territory. The late-session buying helped offset weak global cues and a sharp rise in crude oil prices.

The Sensex settled 185 points, or 0.25%, higher at 73,319.55, after surging 1,774 points from its intraday low of 71,545.81. Meanwhile, the Nifty 50 rebounded 531 points from its day's low of 22,182.55 to close at 22,713.10, up 34 points, or 0.15%.

"The Nifty 50 ended the holiday-shortened week on a negative note, extending its losing streak for the sixth consecutive week. The index declined roughly 0.50% on a weekly basis, closing around the 22,700-22,800 zone, after witne...