New Delhi, Sept. 19 -- Indian benchmark indices extended their winning streak for a third consecutive session, closing in the green on Thursday, driven by positive global cues following the US Federal Reserve's rate cut. Nifty 50 finished the day at 25,423.60, up 0.37% or 93.35 points.

The index opened at 25,276.60, trading within a range with an intraday high of 25,449 and a low of 25,275.35. The S&P BSE Sensex also gained, settling 320.25 points higher at 83,013.96.

Indian equities closed higher on 18 September, with Nifty 50 ending at 25,423.60, up 93 points or 0.37%. The index opened on a firm note at 25,441.05, touched an intraday high of 25,448.95 and a low of 25,329.75, before settling comfortably above 25,400.

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