Indian benchmark indices closed higher for the third consecutive session with NSE Nifty 50 up by 0.47% and BSE Sensex up by 0.4% on Wednesday.Foreign portfolio investors continued as net buyers of Indian equities, while domestic institutional investors were net sellers on Wednesday.Key earnings post-market hours included updates from companies like Wipro, Waaree Renewable Technologies, Angel One, and GTPL Hathway.Stocks to watch include Zydus Lifesciences, Lupin, One 97 Communications, Gensol Engineering, UltraTech Cement, DLF, and others.Notable market developments include ongoing investments, acquisitions, agreements, dividend announcements, and trading tweaks in various companies.Bulk/block deals involved companies like Gensol Engineering and Sami Hotels, with trading tweaks seen in securities like Garware Hi-Tech Films Ltd.In the F&O segment, Nifty April Futures rose, open interest fell, and specific securities were put under the F&O ban category.The Indian rupee strengthened against the US dollar, closing at 85.68 on Wednesday, supported by factors like easing inflation and lower oil prices.Overall, the stock market landscape showed positive movements in key indices and various corporate actions influencing investor sentiment.Market participants should closely monitor these developments and company-specific news for potential investment opportunities or risks.