Tokyo - The Tokyo market closed modestly higher Monday after optimism was dampened by concerns over the spread of swine flu. The benchmark Nikkei 225 Stock Average rose 18.35 points, or 0.21 per cent, to close at 8,726.34.

The broader Topix index of all first-section issues was also up 3.05 points, or 0.38 per cent, at 833.1.

Market sentiment was boosted in morning trading after Wall Street advanced before the weekend thanks to US carmaker Ford Motor Co reported better-than-expected earnings.

Tokyo  - While the Tokyo market ended Monday morning trading higher, tracking Wall Street's rises before the weekend, gains were capped due to concern over the spead of Mexico's swine flu outbreak.

The benchmark Nikkei 225 Stock Average rose 68.64 points, or 0.79 per cent, to 8,776.63.

The broader Topix index of all first-section issues was also up 8.88 points, or 1.07 per cent, at 838.93.

The market sentiment was boosted in Tokyo after US carmaker Ford Motor Co reported better-than-expected earnings.

It was another excellent session as the market ended the wek with a good rally today. The Bombay Stock Exchange 30-share index closed on a strong note for second consecutive day, on significant buying across various sectors.

The BSE Sensex closed higher by 194.06 points at 11,329.05 while NSE Nifty ended up by 57.05 points at 3,480.75. The Sensex touched intraday high of 11,362.88 and intraday low of 11,070.33.

Mumbai, Apr 24: The Bombay Stock Exchange benchmark Sensex on Friday climbed to a six-month high at 11,329.05.

The Sensex, which touched the high level of 11,362.88 during the day, ended with a gain of 194.06 points at 11,329.05.

The National Stock Exchange’s Nifty also rose by 57.05 points to 3,480.75.

Daily trading on the BSE increased to 5,723 crore rupees from 4,743 crore rupees in the previous session.

Indian Stock Markets opened marginally higher, but later found support on back on strong global cues. The benchmark indices closed on a strong note for the second day led by telecom, capital goods, auto and bank stocks. The Sensex closed 194 points or 1.74% higher at 11,329 and the Nifty rose 1.67% or 57 points to settle at 3,480. The broader indices - CNX Midcap was up 1.68% and BSE Smallcap Index closed 68 points or 1.71%.