India, Aug. 20 -- Indian shares ended notably higher on Thursday after seven consecutive sessions of losses.

A weakening U.S. dollar in international markets and easing global bond yields boosted investor sentiment following a surprise liquidity support announcement by the U.S. Treasury to stem a rout in the bond market.

The U.S. Treasury Department announced on Wednesday that it would buy back more longer-term debt, covering maturities of between 10 and 30 years in a bid to keep borrowing costs in check.

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