Benchmark share indices reversed intra-day losses to end higher amid a volatile trading session on Tuesday, helped by a rebound in global stocks, after the government's call for a special session of Parliament for passage of Goods and Services Tax Bill boosted sentiment.

The 30-share Sensex ended up 291 points at 26,032 after hitting a high/low of 26,125/25,298and the 50-share Nifty ended up 72 points at 7,881 after hitting a high/low of 7,925/7,667 in intra-day trade on Tuesday.