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Indian equities gained as softer crude prices, lower bond yields and improved risk appetite lifted investor sentiment across key sectors.

Gold gained 1.18 per cent this week as crude prices eased, while hawkish US Federal Reserve signals limited gains.

Sensex and Nifty opened around 0.7% higher, led by FMCG, banking, cement and auto stocks, despite crude oil and US bond yield concerns.

Sensex and Nifty opened higher on Tuesday, gaining 0.79% and 0.76%, respectively, as IT stocks led the early rally despite weak global cues.

Indian markets closed lower on Friday, but IT, FMCG and banking shares helped limit losses amid global equity weakness.

Crude oil prices rose above $100 as Iran-US tensions raised fresh concerns over supplies through the Strait of Hormuz.

Crude oil prices rose for a fourth straight session as Iran-US tensions and attacks in the Gulf raised concerns over supply disruptions.

Sensex fell 383 points and Nifty slipped 119 points as IT, metal and PSU bank stocks faced intense selling pressure.

Gold prices fell nearly 3% this week as higher crude prices and shifting US rate expectations pressured bullion.

Sensex fell 417 points and Nifty closed at 23,873 as crude prices and bond yields raised inflation and rate concerns.