Sensex, Nifty end higher as heavyweight stocks gain; Nestle India up 5%

The S&P BSE Sensex rose 122.10 points to 71,437.19, while the NSE Nifty 50 ended 34.45 points higher to settle at 21,453.10. Broader market indices were mixed, with midcaps and smallcaps ending in negative territory.

Benchmark stock market indices ended the trading session on a positive note on Tuesday as heavyweight stocks such as Reliance Industries Limited, ITC and SBI registered gains.

The S&P BSE Sensex rose 122.10 points to 71,437.19, while the NSE Nifty 50 ended 34.45 points higher to settle at 21,453.10. Broader market indices were mixed, with midcaps and smallcaps ending in negative territory.