The Sensex posted slight gains on Wednesday ahead of key inflation data that could help determine whether the RBI cuts interest rates next week.
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Auto shares were hit by media reports levies would be imposed on diesel vehicle sales, sending Mahindra & Mahindra
The Sensex provisionally rose 0.12 percent to 16,883.4 points.
The Nifty gained 0.11 percent to 5,121.45 points
(Reporting by Manoj Dharra; Editing by Rafael Nam)