The Sensex opened 62 points higher at 9,129 helped by some positive cues from the global markets. The index after extending gains in early trades slipped into red owing to weakness in select frontline stocks.
The index touched a low of 9,041, before bouncing back into green led by fresh buying in cement and select index heavyweights. As the buying gained momentum the index rallied to a high of 9,303 - up 262 points from the day's low. However, a strong wave of profit-taking towards the close saw the index pare gains.
The Sensex finally (provisional) ended with a gain of 93 points at 9,159.