Mumbai: After opening on a weak note and tepid trading session, the Sensex closed at 158.13 points or 0.80 per cent at 19962.16. The Nifty too managed to end above the 5900 level at 5909.90, up 59.70 points.
About 1209 shares have advanced, 1105 shares declined, and 179 shares are unchanged. NTPC, Tata Power, Dr Reddy's Labs, SBI, HUL were the top gainers in the Sensex.
The Indian currency opened the day at 63.25 per dollar, slightly stronger than Wednesday's close, and has since gained further ground against the greenback.
A weak dollar as well as the recent RBI measures are said to be propping up the rupee on Wednesday. Exporters and FIIs have been noted selling dollars. Global markets gain as well, as investors await the conclusion of the Federal Reserve's Monetary Policy meeting.
Key Asian indices end the day in the green. European markets edge higher and the US futures indicate a positive opening for Wall Street.
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