Miners, energy stocks hold Australian benchmark at 2-month closing high

Indian shares reached a two-month peak on Wednesday. Heavyweight miners and energy stocks saw gains due to rising commodity prices. However, a sharp fall in major banks limited the overall advance. Top miners BHP and Rio Tinto advanced. Gold miners also closed at a peak. Energy stocks climbed significantly. In New Zealand, the benchmark S&P/NZX 50 index ended higher.