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The Indian benchmark indices ended higher as Nifty closed above 17,200 level with buying seen across the sectors. Sensex was up by 1,276.66 points or 2.25 per cent at 58,065.47 while Nifty climbed 387 points or 2.29 per cent at 17,274.30 level.  

The domestic markets commenced the week on a negative note and fell over a per cent, owing to weak global cues. Sensex was down by 638.11 points or 1.11 per cent at 56,788.81 while Nifty plunged 207 points or 1.21 per cent at 16,887.30.  

The weakening global economic environment has spiked up the bond yields and dollar index, which fostered fears of recession. Fading the morning losses, the benchmark indices ended marginally lower with Nifty 50 closing 0.24 per cent down and Sensex ending lower by 0.33 per cent.  

Amid a situation wherein, the investors were cautious and the markets remained choppy, the benchmark indices ended on a negative note with Nifty slipping below the 16,900 level on Wednesday. 

On Tuesday, the benchmark indices settled on a flat note in the highly volatile market.