Sensex ends up 330pts at 15,498

The Sensex opened with a positive gap of 262 points at 15,430 on the back of positive cues from the global markets. The index, thereafter, displayed firm trend throughout the day on the back of smart gains in auto, banking, realty and oil & gas stocks.

The index touched a high of 15,521, before settling with a gain of 330 points at 15,498.

The NSE Nifty moved up 90 points to end at 4,620.