Indian stock market, Oct. 5 -- India's benchmark indices, the Nifty 50 and Sensex, ended higher after a gap-down start, supported by a strong rebound in metal and banking shares.

The Sensex advanced about 223 points, or 0.28 per cent, to close above 81,200, while the Nifty 50 added nearly 57 points, or 0.23 per cent, to finish around 24,894.

Strong buying interest in metal stocks such as Tata Steel, Hindalco, and JSW Steel, coupled with solid performances from PSU banks and private banks like Kotak Mahindra Bank and Axis Bank, contributed to the market's rebound throughout the day, believes experts.

Sumeet Bagadia, Executive Director at Choice Broking believes that Indian stock market sentiment is cautious despite a decent pullback ral...