Sensex ends up 487pts at 9,453

The Sensex opened 73 points higher at 9,040 on the back of positive cues from other Asian markets. The index rallied to higher levels as the day progressed on the back of aggressive buying in banking, energy and metal stocks.

The Sensex surged to a high of 9,449, and finally (provisional) ended with a gain of 487 points at 9,453.