Markets ended a volatile session of trade with marginal gains as continued uncertainty as to whether the RBI would further tighten its stance to curb rupee volatility kept trading rangebound. Nifty closed at 5973.30, up 18.05 points or 0.30 % and Sensex shut shop at 19948.73, up 97.50 points or 0.49 %.
Sectoral Indices were mixed in nature with almost equal gainers and losers. The biggest gainer was the FMCG Index, followed by Consumer Durables & IT indices. The biggest loser was the banking Index, followed by Metals & Auto indices.