Sensex\, Nifty end firmer as consumer\, financials boost

Sensex, Nifty end firmer as consumer, financials boost

Reuters 

(Reuters) - Indian shares ended slightly higher on Tuesday, lifted by gains in consumer stocks, while investors kept a cautious stance ahead of the three-day central policy meet outcome.

According to a poll of 65 analysts, two-thirds have said the of India (RBI) would hold its repo rate, a surprise change of stance following the appointment of as the chief in December.

The broader closed 0.20 percent higher at 10,934.35, while the benchmark Sensex edged up 0.09 percent at 36,616.81.

Both indexes closed higher for a fourth straight session.

extended gains to close 4 percent firmer after it posted upbeat quarterly results on Friday. Financial stocks also climbed, with ending 2.47 percent higher.

(Reporting by and in Bengaluru, Editing by Sherry Jacob-Phillips)

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First Published: Tue, February 05 2019. 16:04 IST