The Indian equity benchmarks second straight session on Thursday paced by gains in metal, auto, information technology and oil & gas shares. The Sensex rose as much as 334 points to hit an intraday high of 49,011.31 and Nifty 50 index touched an intraday high of 14,743.90. For most part of the benchmarks traded in a narrow band and ended near to their day’s highest levels as wekly index futures and option contracts expired.
The Sensex ended 272 points higher at 48,950 and Nifty 50 index advanced 107 points to close at 14,725.