Mumbai, April 30 -- The domestic equity benchmarks ended the week with marginal gains, amid a volatile and range-bound trading environment driven by mixed global and domestic cues. During the four trading sessions, the market followed a roller-coaster path, moving up and down and closing alternately in red, reflecting a lack of clear directional trend.

The week started on a positive note, supported by easing geopolitical tensions and steady Q4 earnings, which helped lift investor sentiment. However, gains gradually faded as concerns over surging crude oil prices, weak Asian cues, and persistent foreign fund outflows weighed on markets. Sentiment remained cautious throughout the week amid heightened volatility triggered by exit poll expec...