Indian stock indices in festive mood, extend gains to fourth day

New Delhi [India], October 19 (ANI): Indian stock indices extended their gains for the fourth straight session on Wednesday, tracking firm cues from US markets and a relative decline in international crude oil prices.

At 9.44 am, Sensex traded at 59,273.77 points, up 313.17 points or 0.53 per cent, whereas Nifty traded at 17,576.00 points, up 89.05 points or 0.51 per cent.

"The US markets ended higher yesterday as strong