Closing Bell: Market ends positive; Sensex surges over 130 points, Nifty50 settles near 17700-level – Metals shine

At the market close, the BSE Sensex gained 130.18 points or 0.22 per cent to 59,462.78, and Nifty50 surged 39.15 points or 0.22 per cent to 17,698.15.

As many as 29 stocks advanced and 21 declined on Nifty50 at the close: PTI