Domestic equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty extended their winning streak for the third straight session on Wednesday, buoyed by optimism over a potential trade deal with the US and strong buying in heavyweight stocks such as Asian Paints and Tech Mahindra.

Investors’ wealth jumped by over Rs 4 lakh crore in the session, as the combined market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies rose to Rs 473 lakh crore from Rs 469 lakh crore on Tuesday. Advertisement

At the closing bell, the Sensex jumped 595.19 points, or 0.71 per cent, to finish at 84,466.51, while the Nifty50 advanced 180.85 points, or 0.70 per cent, to close at 25,875.80.

Asian Paints emerged as top gainer on the Sensex, rising 4.46 per cent to Rs 2,773.40. Tech Mahindra followed with a 3.34 per cent gain, while TCS, Bajaj Fin

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