Indian markets ended higher for the second day in a row on Tuesday. Optimism that the U.S. decision to offer vaccine support will aid the nation’s effort to control the world’s largest surge in coronavirus infections helped sentiments. The BSE Sensex ended at 48,944.14, up 557.63 points or 1.15%. The Nifty closed at 14,653.05, up 168.05 points or 1.16%.

All sectors ended in the positive led by Metals, Capital Goods, and Consumer Durables.