Sensex gains 232 pts, Nifty ends above 9,250; bank, auto stocks rally

Equity benchmark Sensex ended 232 points higher after a see-saw session on Wednesday, led by gains in banking, finance and auto stocks despite rising concerns over the country's economic outlook as COVID-19 cases spike. After swinging over 800 points during the day, the 30-share index closed 232.24 points or 0.74 per cent higher at 31,685.75. On similar lines, the NSE Nifty rose 65.30 points, or 0.71 per cent, to finish at 9,270.90.