India, Oct. 10 -- The benchmark BSE Sensex and the broader NSE Nifty 50 index both settled 0.4% higher at 82,500.82 points and 25,285.35 points, respectively, driven by heavyweight financials as prospects of foreign investors turning buyers and optimism ahead of quarterly earnings boosted sentiment. RUPEE: The Indian rupee rose 0.1% versus the U.S. dollar at 88.6850, moving away from its all-time low after spending much of the week pinned near it, as persistent central bank defence of the currency spurred interbank dollar sales. GOVERNMENT BONDS: The benchmark 10-year bond was quoted at 98.54 rupees, with the yield up over 1 bps at 6.5370% with sentiment little changed after the auction and participants looking for strong triggers to revive...