Sensex Ends 127 Pts Higher, Nifty Reclaims 11,900-level Led by Gains in Auto, Metal and Power Stocks

Equity benchmark Sensex ended 127 points higher on Friday, primarily led by gains in auto, metal and power sector stocks amid positive cues from global markets. After rising 252.63 points during the day, the 30-share Sensex settled 127.01 points or 0.31 per cent higher at 40,685.50, and the broader NSE Nifty rose 33.90 points or 0.28 per cent to end 11,930.35.

On the Sensex, Maruti Suzuki was the top gainer, rallying around 4 per cent, followed by M&M, Tata Steel, PowerGrid, Bajaj Auto and NTPC. On the other hand, UltraTech Cement, HCL Tech, HUL and Bajaj Finserv were among the laggards.