Mumbai, Nov 11
A benchmark index of the Indian equities markets ended 2.65 percent higher Wednesday than its previous close.
The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), which opened higher at 16,444.44 points, shut shop at 16,876.26 points (provisional), 2.65 percent or 435.7 points above its previous close at 16,440.56 points.
The S&P CNX Nifty of the National Stock Exchange (NSE) ended above the 5,000-mark at 5,011.05 points, up 2.65 percent from its last close.
Broader market indices closed in the positive zone as well with the BSE midcap index 1.96 percent higher and the BSE small cap index 1.54 percent up.