Mumbai, Nov. 12 -- The key equity benchmarks closed marginally higher on Thursday, extending their winning streak to three sessions amid volatile trading. The Nifty 50 opened at 25,213.50 and rebounded to a high of 25,384.80. However, profit booking at higher levels eroded most of its morning gains. The index traded in a narrow range around 25,220-25,280 during the second half before settling at 25,299.35. Broader indices outperformed the benchmarks. Among sectors, realty stocks led the gains, followed by media and PSU banks, while auto, FMCG, pharma and IT shares declined.

The S&P BSE Sensex jumped 31.61 points, or 0.04%, to 81,911.01, while the Nifty 50 rose 44.30 points, or 0.18%, to 25,299.35. In three consecutive sessions, the Sense...