<h1>Markets extend third day rally as Asian peers and foreign inflows lift benchmarks amid trade optimism.</h1> Equity benchmarks extended a three day rally as positive Asian peers and sustained foreign institutional inflows supported gains; optimism over an interim trade framework with the United States and strength in US markets boosted investor sentiment while markets awaited US employment and CPI data to guide Fed policy. Foreign institutional investors bought equities worth Rs 2,254.64 crore and Brent crude eased slightly, with several large caps among the session's gainers and select financials and consumer names lagging.