Mumbai, Jan 13 (Inditop.com) A benchmark index of the Indian equities markets reversed intra-day losses Wednesday to close 92 points up even as a Chinese monetary policy change resulted in the weakening of other major Asian markets.
The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), which opened at 17,368.03 points, ended at 17,514.76 points (provisional), up 92.25 points or 0.52 percent from its previous close at 17,422.51 points.
At the National Stock Exchange (NSE), the broader 50-share S&P CNX Nifty, ended at 5,235.65 points against the previous close at 5,210.4 points, a gain of 0.48 percent.
Broader market indices also recouped, with the BSE midcap index up 0.67 percent and the BSE small cap index ending 0.92 percent higher.
The market breadth was positive, with 1,694 stocks advancing, compared to 1,187 declining and 87 remaining unchanged.
