By IANS,
Mumbai : A benchmark index for Indian equities Wednesday shut shop 2 percent higher than its previous close after buying sentiments picked up across the markets.
The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), which opened at 16,210.25 points, ended at 16,490.71 points, up 327.27 points or 2.02 percent over Tuesday’s close at 16,163.44 points.
At the National Stock Exchange (NSE), the broader 50-share S&P CNX Nifty was at 4,929.25 points, against the previous close at 4,830.1 points, a gain of 2.05 percent or 99.15 points.
Broader market indices also ended in the green, with the BSE midcap index up 1.53 percent and the BSE small cap index trading 1.07 percent higher.
All 30 scrips on the Sensex gained, with RIL, L&T and ICICI stocks providing much of the impetus to its rally.