Mumbai, Feb. 20 -- The key domestic indices ended with modest gains today, paring early advances amid late-session profit booking across sectors. The Nifty settled above the 25,550 mark, supported by buying in PSU bank, metal and FMCG shares, while IT and media stocks weighed on sentiment.

Gains were underpinned by selective value buying in index heavyweights and strength in global cues from Europe, though upside remained capped amid rising crude prices, persistent geopolitical tensions and a spike in volatility, as reflected in a higher India VIX.

The barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex jumped 316.57 points or 0.38% to 82,814.71. The Nifty 50 index rose 116.90 points or 0.46% to 25,571.25.

Hindalco Industries (up 3.21%), NTPC (up 2.64...