Benchmark domestic equity indices today maintained their positive trend amid buying across all sectors and the release of key earnings reports. The broader market indices at BSE also ended in positive territory.

The 30-share index at the Bombay Stock Exchange, Sensex, surged 741 points, or 0.97 percent, to close at 77,500. Similarly, the National Stock Exchange Nifty-50 soared 259 points, or 1.11 percent, to settle at 23,508. In the Forex market, the rupee today ended marginally up to settle at 86 rupees and 61 paise against the US dollar. In the Indian Bullion Market, 24 Karat Gold was trading at 82,300 rupees per 10 grams, while Silver 999 Fine was trading at 94,250 rupees per kilogram a short while ago. Brent Crude was trading at 76 dollars and 58 cents per barrel, and WTI Crude was trading at around 72 dollars and 51 cents per barrel when reports last came in.