Mumbai, Sept. 10 -- The domestic equity indices ended with minor gains today, snapping a three-session decline amid the weekly expiry of Sensex derivatives. However, gains remained capped as investors stayed cautious following a rise in Brent crude oil prices above the $102-per-barrel mark, a weakening rupee and higher global bond yields. The Nifty settled above the 23,450 level.

Media, PSU bank and private bank shares advanced while metal, pharma and auto shares declined.

As per provisional closing data, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex advanced 138.36 points or 0.19% to 74,902.59. The Nifty 50 index rose 46.30 points or 0.20% to 23,477.80. In the past three consecutive trading sessions, the Sensex and Nifty have declined 2.29%...