<h1>Benchmark indices rally led by banks and tech; gains outweigh lagging industrials amid continued FII selling concerns</h1> Benchmark equity indices opened higher and extended gains, led by buying in banking stocks, with the main 30- and 50-share indices rising into positive territory in early trade and further advancing thereafter. Major financial and technology constituents were among the top gainers while selected industrial and infrastructure-related stocks lagged. Regional markets were mixed and a key global oil benchmark rose about 1.4%. Foreign institutional investors net-sold equities worth INR 1,583.37 crore on the prior trading day. A chief investment strategist cautioned that supportive monetary policy sentiment may be offset by continued FII selling, pending growth and corporate earnings updates.