Sensex ends 199 pts higher, Nifty holds above at 9,250; RIL jumps over 3%

Equity benchmark Sensex ended 199 points higher on Friday, propelled by strong gains in index-heavyweight Reliance Industries and positive cues from global markets. After rallying 645.13 points during the day, the 30-share index surrendered most gains to settle 199.32 points or 0.63 per cent higher at 31,642.70. Similarly, NSE Nifty rose 52.45 points, or 0.57 per cent, to finish at 9,251.50.