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Markets maintain morning gains; HDFC gains over 3%

Nifty 50 hit 8,500 on opening, for the first time since November 10

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Pranati Deva New Delhi
Benchmark indices were trading higher durin gearly-morning deals in today’s session amid strong cues from Asian markets following gains in Wall Street as investors welcomed US President Donald Trump’s growth initiatives.
 
Both the indices, Sensex and Nifty, which ended at almost 11-week high on Wednesday, extended gains for the third straight session on fresh buying ahead of  January F&O expiry and Union Budget next week.

Nifty 50 hit 8,500 on opening, for the first time since November 10 led by gains in Bajaj Auto, Ultratech Cements, Idea and Tata Power while Sensex rallied over 100 points.
 
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