New Delhi, July 23 -- Frontline indices, the Sensex and the Nifty 50, clocked healthy gains on Wednesday, July 23, supported by positive global cues and buying in select heavyweights, including HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank.

The Sensex opened at 82,451.87 against its previous close of 82,186.81 and rose 600 points, or 0.73 per cent, to an intraday high of 82,786.43.

The NSE counterpart Nifty 50 started the day at 25,139.35 against the previous close of 25,060.90 and reclaimed the 25,200 mark, climbing 0.70 per cent to an intraday high of 25,233.50.

Finally, the Sensex closed 540 points, or 0.66 per cent, higher at 82,726.64, while the Nifty 50 ended the day at 25,219.90, up 159 points, or 0.63 per cent.

The Indian stock market clocked heal...