Mumbai, April 22 -- The domestic equity benchmarks ended with minor gains today, extending the rally for sixth day in a row, supported by encouraging economic data and RBI's liquidity easing measures. Continued buying by foreign institutional investors (FIIs) lent further support to market sentiment. However, volatile may persist ahead of the upcoming derivatives contract expiry later this week. Traders also remain focused on Q4 earnings report from companies. The Nifty closed above the 24,150 mark.

Realty, FMCG and consumer durables shares advanced while IT and oil & gas shares declined

As per provisional closing data, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex added 187.09 points or 0.24% to 79,595.59. The Nifty 50 index rose 41.70 point...