A benchmark index for Indian equities markets on Wednesday closed 217 points higher in its fifth consecutive rise.
The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), which opened at 18,552.19 points, closed at 18,709.62 points (provisional) — up 217.17 points or 1.17 per cent from its previous close at 18,492.45 points.
The 50-scrip S&P CNX Nifty of the National Stock Exchange also ended higher at 5,605.6 points, up 1.09 per cent. Broader markets too closed in the green with the BSE midcap index closing 0.81 per cent higher and the BSE smallcap index up 0.95 per cent.