Sensex gains 274 pts on rally in heavyweights RIL and Infosys; Nifty near 19,450

Equity benchmark indices rallied on Tuesday tracking a positive trend in the global markets and unabated foreign fund inflows. Buying in index major Reliance Industries, Infosys and ITC also helped markets extend their previous day’s gain. The 30-share BSE Sensex advanced 273.67 points or 0.42 per cent to settle at 65,617.84. During the day, it rallied 526.42 points or 0.80 per cent to 65,870.59. The NSE Nifty climbed 83.50 points or 0.43 per cent to end at 19,439.40.