New Delhi, March 18 -- The domestic benchmark indices, Nifty 50 and Sensex, continued their upward trend on Tuesday, March 17 supported by gains in the metals sector and a recovery in automobile stocks following a recent downturn, although concerns regarding elevated crude oil prices limited further increases.

The Nifty 50 advanced by 0.74% to reach 23,581.15, while the BSE Sensex increased by 0.75% to 76,070.84.

The stock markets have risen by 1.9% and 2% over the past two sessions this week after confirming a technical correction last week.

The US-Israeli conflict involving Iran has entered its third week. Brent crude prices have stabilized around $103 per barrel, with the Strait of Hormuz largely closed and US allies declining to de...