Markets end higher on March F&O expiry

Broader markets gains nearly 1-1.5%, out-performing benchmark indices

Benchmark indices have closed the trading session on a higher note led by buying among Metal, Capital Goods and Banking shares.
 
Volatility in the stock markets was seen with March futures and options series set to expire today as traders roll over positions to the April series.
 
The Bombay Stock Exchange’s 30-share Sensex provisionally closed at 18,870 up 165 points. The National Stock Exchange’s 50-share S&P CNX Nifty provisionally closed at 5,689 up 48 points.