The benchmark equity indices ended Wednesday’s trading session in positive territory. The NSE Nifty 50 gained 215.15 points or 1.01% to settle at 21,453.95 points. While S&P BSE Sensex closed 689.76 points higher or 0.98% to settle at 71,060.31 points. The sectoral indice Nifty Bank gained 67.35 points or 0.15% to settle at 45,082.40 points.

On the sectoral front, Media and Metal stocks end higher among their peers. The broader indices ended in the green, with midcap stocks gaining the most.

The laggards include ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, Asian Paints, Adani Ports, and HDFC Life. The Indian Volatility Index (India VIX) closed 3.23% lower.

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