Sensex ends in the green

Positive news out of Europe, strong global cues, a stable credit rating for India by Moody's and expectations of speedier reforms rendered the mood bullish in the Indian market on Tuesday.

The Sensex ended up 295 points or 1.59% at 18,831.98 (provisional).

The Nifty closed at 5726.95, up 91.05 points or 1.62%.

Realty, consumer durables and FMCG stocks rose sharply.

Bank, metal, IT, oil and pharma stocks too mostly closed on a firm note.

Select automobile, capital goods and power stocks posted notable gains.

Midcap and smallcap stocks too had a good outing.

The market breadth was fairly strong.

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