India, Oct. 16 -- Indian shares eked out modest gains on Friday, adding to sharp gains in the previous session as information technology stocks extended recent gains following encouraging Q2 earnings from Wipro and Tech Mahindra.

Firm global cues on the back of lower yields and the rupee's recent rebound also helped underpin investor sentiment.

Oil prices were little changed today but headed for a small weekly gain amid mounting supply concerns in the Middle East.

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