Indian stock markets extended their gains for a second day, with Sensex and Nifty opening higher. Cooling bond yields, lower oil prices, and consistent FII buying fueled investor optimism. IT stocks led the rally, while Nifty Midcap and Smallcap indices also saw gains.

Small and midcap stocks rose sharply on Tuesday, lifting broader markets and outperforming benchmarks. Coforge led midcap gains, while Ola Electric topped the smallcap chart. IT stocks rebounded on attractive valuations, and several names across consumer, energy and financial sectors posted strong advances amid improving sentiment despite lingering macro worries.