Benchmark indices ended near day’s high after the Cabinet on Wednesday approved the recommendations of the 7th Pay Commission.
Investors’ sentiments were further boosted due to recovery in global stocks after near term Brexit concerns eased.
Among broader markets, BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices surged between 0.9%-1.2%, outperforming the benchmark indices.
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