New Delhi, Aug. 13 -- Indian stock benchmarks settled higher on Wednesday, backed by a continued decline in headline inflation and some buying at lower levels. Firm global cues also supported the indices.

Sensex closed at 80,539.91 points, up 304.31 points or 0.38 per cent, while Nifty closed at 24,619.35 points, up 131.95 points, up 0.54 per cent, respectively.

Companies dealing in auto, media, metal, and pharma were among the top gainers today, NSE data showed.

India's retail inflation, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), eased sharply to 1.55 per cent in July 2025, marking the lowest level since June 2017.

Indian equity markets had largely been choppy as investors remained uncertain over the trade deal with the United St...