The 30-share Sensex settled the day 17,451.02, a moderate gain of 40.45 points from its previous close.
In early trade, the barometer index surged over 120 points to the day's high of 17,530.79 points. However, a bout of selling towards the end of the day by institutional investors minimised the early gains.
The National Stock Exchange index Nifty also ending with a gain of 20.10 points to 5,225.30.
Marketmen said investors resorted to selling ahead of the current month settlement in the derivatives sector on Thursday. Also, tomorrow being a holiday on account of Ram Navami, investors squared off their positions, they added.
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