Sensex up 57 points; Nifty rises 17 points
The BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty on Wednesday extended their gains after they rose 56.82 and 17.25 points to close at 26,064.12 and 7,979.90 respectively amid mixed global cues. Market sentiment remained hesitant ahead of March derivative contracts expiry on Thursday and the outcome of the US Federal Reserve's meeting due for Wednesday.