Mumbai, April 11 -- The key equity benchmarks ended the day with strong gains, fueled by broad-based buying across sectors. Investor sentiment got a shot in the arm after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for all countries except China-though the existing 10% baseline tariffs will remain in place.

On the home front, a supportive domestic backdrop, featuring easing interest rates and a benign inflation outlook, added to the bullish momentum. The Nifty closed comfortably above the 22,800 mark, marking a significant up-move. All sectoral indices ended in the green, with metal, consumer durables, and oil & gas stocks leading the charge.

The S&P BSE Sensex soared 1,310.11 points or 1.77% to 75,157.26....