New Delhi, Oct. 6 -- Indian benchmark indices extended their gains on Tuesday, October 6, rising for a second consecutive session as short covering emerged following the recent heavy selloff. The rebound came after the Sensex and Nifty 50 had extended their losing streak to an eighth consecutive week for the week ended October 1, marking their longest such run in 25 years.

In today's deals, Sensex rose over 200 points or 0.3% to its day's high of 72,594.21, while Nifty advanced 72 points or 0.3% to 22,628.10. The Nifty snapped a four-session losing streak in the previous session, rising 133 points to close at 22,555. The index rose around 1% in the 2 sessions combined.

The recovery was supported by easing concerns around crude oil price...