Sensex jumps 500 pts, Nifty above 24,400; metal and financial stocks lead

Indian benchmark equity indices opened higher for the third consecutive session on Tuesday, driven by gains in metal and financial stocks, and investor expectations of a US Federal Reserve rate cut. Key gainers included Adani Ports and Tata Steel, while ITC and Bharti Airtel saw declines. Solar Industries surged 9.5% after securing export orders worth Rs 2,039 crore.