Sensex closed up 74.53 pts @18,505.38 while Nifty closed up 21.80 pts @ 5619.70.
Today Sensex rose, recovering from steep falls in the previous session, as auto makers
such as Maruti Suzuki rose on hopes sales would rebound, while drug makers including
Karur Vysya Bank & Glenmark extended a recent rally on the back of robust earnings.