Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty recovered intraday losses to close higher on May 20. Gains in oil, gas and auto stocks supported the rebound, with Nifty ending at 23,659 and Sensex at 75,318. Analysts say markets remain range-bound ahead of key global cues

Indian stock markets extended losses for a second straight session on May 12 as escalating West Asia tensions, surging crude oil prices, weak rupee, and persistent FII selling dragged Sensex down 1,456 points and Nifty below 23,400, triggering broad-based sectoral weakness