The Indian equity benchmark indices hit fresh record highs on Tuesday for a second straight session.

The Indian equity market indices Sensex and Nifty soared more than 2 per cent to settle at record high levels on Monday.

 Indian equity market witnessed an extraordinary feat as the collective market capitalization of all BSE-listed stocks crossed the historic $4 trillion.

The govt has allowed exports of food commodities including wheat grain, wheat flour, maida and broken rice to five countries.

The Indian equity benchmark indices ended higher for the fourth consecutive session on Friday.

The Indian equity market is gearing up for an influx of approximately $3.6 billion following a strategic move by a major US federal pension fund.