In volatile trade, the benchmark Sensex once again surrendered its initial gains but ended above the 9,000 mark on firm European opening, up by just 25.07 points.

Mirroring the positive global cues, the Bombay Stock Exchange 30-share barometer initially touched a high of 9,086.77 but fell to 8,900.39 at midsession on selling. It ended above the 9,000 mark first after February 19. It recovered at the fag end on firm European opening to end at 9,001.75, a rise of 0.28 per cent over the previous close.