Following positive global cues, the Indian markets ended with gains of about 0.6 percent today.

The benchmark index at the Bombay Stock Exchange gained 199 points or 0.63 percent to end at 31,643. 

Besides some stock-specific action, appreciation in rupee and strong foreign fund inflows enthused buying activity in the domestic market.

While heavy buying was recorded in the shares of FMCG, energy, healthcare, IT and technology sectors, shares of power, utilities, auto, consumer durables and metal sector registered selling.

The National Stock Exchange ended with a gain of 0.6 percent. The Nifty jumped 52 points to end at 9,251.50.