Mumbai, Feb. 27 -- The domestic benchmark indices witnessed volatile trading on Thursday, ultimately closing with a marginal positive bias. The volatility was largely attributed to the monthly index options expiry on the NSE today.

The Nifty finished just below the 22,550 level. Financial stocks saw gains following the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) decision to ease lending rules. However, these gains were countered by losses in the auto sector. While headline indices showed marginal gains, broader market indices registered sharp declines.

Global market sentiment remained cautious, with uncertainties surrounding potential tariff adjustments. Analysts have highlighted sustained selling by FIIs as a key factor contributing to recent market...