Markets ended higher led by banks, amid firm global cues, after the RBI kept key policy rates unchanged amid inflation concerns but maintained an 'accomodative' monetary policy stance going forward.
The S&P BSE Sensex ended up 232 points to settle above 27,000 at 27,010 for the first time since October 28, 2015 and the Nifty50 settled 65 points higher at 8,266.
In the broader markets, the BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices ended up 0.3%-1% each.
Market breadth was positive with 1481 gainers and 1132 losers on the BSE.
