Mumbai, April 21 -- The key domestic indices ended with substantial gains today, extending their rally for the fifth consecutive session, led by strong performances in banking stocks after ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank posted robust Q4 results. Investors also awaited upcoming earnings reports from other major companies. The Nifty ended above the 24,100 level.

PSU Bank shares witnessed buying demand for the fifth consecutive trading session.

Meanwhile, investors will closely monitor the upcoming Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), set to take place from April 21-26 in Washington, D.C. On the agenda: the ripple effects of trade tensions on global growth and updates on the progress of the World Ban...