Indian equity benchmarks rose Friday, driven by easing US Treasury yields and gains in IT & consumer stocks. Despite FII outflows, a US bill passage offered relief. Markets remain cautious due to US economic uncertainty, showing weekly declines.

• Nifty 50 & Sensex up over 1% in morning trade.
• ITC & Honasa Consumer led sectoral gains.
• Sun Pharma fell on lowered earnings forecasts.