Sensex, Nifty end higher as inflation data eases policy tightening worries

Indian shares ended higher on Tuesday, driven by gains in financials, as a lower-than-expected rise in June inflation eased concerns over policy tightening by the central bank.

Indian shares ended higher on Tuesday, driven by gains in financials, as a lower-than-expected rise in June inflation eased concerns over policy tightening by the central bank. The blue-chip NSE Nifty 50 index ended 0.76% higher at 15,812.35 and the benchmark S&P BSE Sensex rose 0.76% to 52,769.73.