Mumbai, Aug 23 (IANS): A benchmark index for Indian equities markets Tuesday closed 145 points higher amid positive global cues.
The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) opened at 16,446.85 points and closed at 16,487.68 points (provisional) -- up 145.98 points or 0.89 percent compared to its previous close at 16,341.7 points.
The 50-scrip S&P CNX Nifty of the National Stock Exchange also ended in the positive, 0.97 percent up at 4,946.15 points.
Broader markets too closed in the green. The BSE midcap index moved up 0.89 percent, while the BSE smallcap index ended 0.96 percent higher.
IT, telecom and consumer durables stocks were among the major gainers in trade Tuesday.