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Sensex, Nifty extend gains for 3rd day as economic survey boosts investor sentiment

IANS | January 29, 2026 04:39 PM

MUMBAI: Indian equity markets ended higher for the third straight session on Thursday, overcoming early volatility as investor sentiment improved after the release of the annual Economic Survey.

The survey’s positive outlook on economic growth and fiscal discipline helped markets recover from a cautious start and close in the green.

The Economic Survey projected India’s GDP growth to be in the range of 6.8 to 7.2 per cent in the 2026–27 financial year.

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