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Indian markets close higher

Xinhua,December 29, 2017 Adjust font size:

MUMBAI, Dec. 29 (Xinhua) -- Indian markets closed higher Friday.

Benchmark indices extended gains in late morning deals on the first day of January series, backed by auto, PSU banks and technology stocks.

The benchmark S&P BSE Sensex closed at 34,056.83, 208.80 points or 0.62 percent up compared to its previous close at 33,848.03. Enditem