Mumbai: The Indian equity indices continued the previous week’s momentum, settling higher for the sixth consecutive session on Monday amid overall positive buying sentiment.

Sensex ended the session at 84,950.95, up 388.17 points or 0.46 per cent. The 30-share index opened with a decent gap-up at 84,700.50 against the previous session’s closing of 84,562.78. The index remained in positive territory throughout the session, touching an intra-day high at 84,988.09 and an intraday low at 84,581.08

Nifty closed at 26,013.45, up 103.40 points or 0.40 per cent.

The market has maintained its positive momentum, hovering near the key psychological level of 26,000, as investors anticipate a strong catalyst for further upward movement, said analysts.

A potential trade deal remains a crucial trigge

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