Stock markets gain in early trade; Sensex soars 493 points, Nifty atop 21,670 amid positive global cues

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Stock markets update: Equity benchmark indices climbed in early trade on Tuesday, extending their previous day’s rally, amid fresh foreign fund inflows and buying in IT stocks. In the early trade, the 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 493.4 points to 72,156.48. Meanwhile, the Nifty also gained 160.65 points to 21,673.65 points. 

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