Fag-end buying in IT, banks lifts Sensex 831 pts at 60,138, Nifty at 17,930

The broader markets also logged strong gains, with the Midcap index up 1.8 per cent and the Smallcap index adding up 1.1 per cent

The markets reversed its 3-day losing streak led by renewed buying interest in IT and select financial shares. The BSE Sensex reclaimed the 60,000-mark, and surged to a high of 60,220, before settling with a gain of 831 points at 60,138.

The NSE Nifty touched a high of 17,954, and ended 258 points higher at 17,930. India VIX was down 1.4 per cent at 17.18.

The broader markets also logged strong gains. The BSE Midcap index surged 1.8 per cent, while the Smallcap index moved up 1.1 per cent. Among sectors, the BSE Realty index soared 3.7 per