Sensex ends up 335pts at 18,101

The Sensex opened with a huge negative gap of 226 points at 17,541 on bearish cues from the US markets. The index soon slipped to a low of 17,445 - down 322 points from the previous close.

Fresh buying at lower levels saw the index recoup losses and rebound into positive zone as the day progressed. The index crossed the 18,000-mark and touched a high of 18,143 - up 698 points from the day's low.

The Sensex finally ended (provisional) with a gain of 335 points at 18,101.

The NSE Nifty gained 86 points at 5,288.