Markets end marginally higher as metal, realty and Tata stocks rise

S&P BSE Sensex ended at 27,288 up 50 points, while Nifty50 was ruling at 8,413, up 12 points

Equity benchmarks settled on a higher note supported by metals, realty, banking & financials and Tata stocks.
 
Gains were capped by losses in IT index after Infosys cut its revenue outlook and investors remained cautious after Trump administration hinted on stricter H1B visa rules. All eyes will be on US President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on Friday for any clarity on his economic plans.
 
Back home, WPI inflation rose 3.39% year-on-year in December, its fastest pace in two months accelerating from 3.15% in November. GST Council will also meet today try to find the resolution to issue of administrative