Stock market today, Oct. 17 -- Extending gains to the third consecutive session, Indian stock market benchmarks- the Sensex and the Nifty 50- clocked healthy gains in intraday trade on Friday, October 17, despite weak global cues.

The Sensex jumped nearly 700 points, or 0.80 per cent, to an intraday high of 84,163, while the Nifty 50 reclaimed the 25,777 level, rising 0.75 per cent. However, broader markets were lacklustre on concerns over stretched valuations.

In these three sessions, the Sensex has risen by over 2,100 points, or 2.6 per cent, while the Nifty 50, too, has jumped 2.5 per cent.

Let's take a look at five factors that are driving the Indian stock market higher:

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