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US stock indexes opened higher on Monday, helped by signs the Trump administration is taking a measured approach on tariffs against its trading partners, while investors awaited economic data for clues on the health of the economy and inflation.

Capital markets regulator Sebi board on Monday decided to allow investment advisers and research analysts to charge advance fees for up to one year.

Gold prices plunged Rs 700 to Rs 90,550 per 10 grams in the national capital on Monday amid persistent selling by the jewellers and stockists, according to the All India Sarafa Association.

The Nifty Auto index closed 0.84 per cent up at 21938.7.

Shares of GAIL, MGL, and other CGD companies surged up to 7% after PNGRB proposed gas transmission tariff amendments. While brokerages like CLSA and Citi viewed it positively, Kotak Institutional Equities cautioned that the financial impact may be minimal.

Market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India s (Sebi) board on Monday approved a proposal to increase the threshold for FPI disclosure to Rs 50,000 crore from Rs 25,000 crore earlier. The regulator will also set-up a committee to review the provisions related to the conflict of interest of officials.

Nifty’s 7% March rally is driven by a rare triple move—rising stock markets, falling bond yields, and a stronger rupee. Market expert Sandip Sabharwal sees further upside as investors holding cash may re-enter, supporting continued momentum.

Among the 16 stocks in the Nifty Defence index, 10 posted gains of over 15%, while 6 stocks lagged behind.

Benchmark indices surged for the sixth session, with Sensex up 1,079 points and Nifty50 closing above 23,650. Gains in banking and energy stocks, foreign inflows, and bargain buying fueled the rally.

The Nifty Bank index closed 2.2 per cent up at 51704.95.