New Delhi, Sept. 4 -- Indian stock benchmarks had a bumper opening bell Thursday, expectedly so, pushed by massive next-generation GST reforms brought in overnight, sparking investors' interest in the markets. As the day progressed, the indices, however, slid down and closed the day somehow marginally higher than the previous session close.

Sensex and Nifty closed in a range of 0.1-0.2 per cent higher.

The latest positive momentum in the markets raised hopes for a strong rally.

Ajit Mishra - SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said, "Markets witnessed a volatile session and ended marginally higher, supported by sweeping GST reforms that signalled a structural tax overhaul. The Nifty opened on a strong note, led by sharp gains in auto ...