Mumbai, May 5 -- The domestic equity benchmarks ended with moderate gains on today, driven by easing global trade tensions, persistent foreign inflows, and a continued increase in India's foreign exchange reserves, which have risen for the eighth consecutive week. Additionally, Brent crude prices were seen below $60 in today's trading session. The broader market also outperformed today.

This week could see volatility due to the upcoming Fed meeting, as well as the release of key economic data.

Shares of auto, oil & gas and FMCG sectors advanced, while stocks in the private banking, banking, and PSU banking sectors edged lower. Auto shares rallied due to strong Q4 earnings from Mahindra & Mahindra, while banking stocks declined following...