New Delhi, Oct. 13 -- On Friday, the Nifty 50 extended its gains for the third consecutive session, closing at 25,285.35, up 103.55 points or 0.41%, reflecting continued bullish sentiment and follow-through buying at higher levels.

The index managed to sustain comfortably above the 25,200 mark, indicating that market participants are positioning for a further upside extension amid improving technical and derivatives cues. The BSE Sensex gained 328.72 points (+0.40%), settling at 82,500.82.

Buy: Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd (ONGC)

MACD (12,26): +3.2 -positive crossover, trend intact

ADX (14): 38.4 - strong trend phase

MACD (12,26): +45.1 - positive crossover, trend continuation

ADX (14): 36.5 - strengthening trend

Technical vie...