Sensex closes dull, broader markets outperform

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A benchmark index for Indian equities markets on Monday closed on a dull note while broader markets ended the day with much higher gains.

The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), which opened at 18,896.24 points, closed at 18,811.64 points (provisional), up 48.84 points or 0.26 per cent from its previous close at 18,762.8 points.

The 50-scrip S&P CNX Nifty of the National Stock Exchange nudged up 0.4 per cent and closed at 5,649.75 points. Broader markets saw better buying support with the BSE midcap index closing 0.97 percent higher and the BSE smallcap index ending 1.22 per cent up.