As per provisional closing data, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex, added 270.01 points or 0.32% to 83,712.51. The Nifty 50 index rose 61.20 points or 0.24% to 25,522.50.

The key equity indices traded near the flatline with some positive points in the afternoon trade. IT, Realty and private bank shares advanced while consumer durables, media and pharma shares declined.