Mumbai, Aug. 13 -- The key equity indices ended with moderate gains today, supported by positive global cues. Upbeat domestic CPI data further boosted market sentiment. Investors will keep an eye on the ongoing earnings season, FII activity and key macroeconomic releases due later this week. The Nifty closed above 24,600 level.

Pharma, metal and auto shares advanced while PSU Bank and FMCG shares declined.

As per provisional closing data, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex advanced 304.32 points or 0.38% to 80,539.91. The Nifty 50 index jumped 131.95 points or 0.54% to 24,619.35.

The broader market outperformed the frontline indices. The S&P BSE Mid-Cap index rose 0.56% and the S&P BSE Small-Cap index rose 0.58%.

The market brea...