Bengaluru, Aug. 19 -- Nifty 50 gained 103.70 points (0.42%) to close at 24,980.65, Bank Nifty rose 130.25 points (0.23%) to end at 55,865.15, while Sensex advanced 370.64 points (0.46%) to settle at 81,644.39.

US Markets Dow Jones Futures rose 39.27 points (0.09%) to 44,951.09. European Markets FTSE advanced 26.31 points (0.29%) to 9,184.05. CAC climbed 68.95 points (0.87%) to 7,953.00. DAX increased 104.03 points (0.43%) to 24,418.80. Global events/updates The Cabinet is set to regulate online gaming, which is seen as negative for gaming companies.The upcoming Gaming Bill includes provisions for punishment and penalties related to online betting. The government is likely to extend the duty refund plan for exporters by a year. NSA Doval ...