New Delhi, March 17 -- Indian stock market benchmark- the Sensex- snapped its five-day losing streak to end with a decent gain of about half a per cent on Monday, March 17, tracking positive global cues. The Sensex closed at 74,169.95, with a gain of 341 points, or 0.46 per cent. The Nifty 50, which ended its two-day losing run, settled 112 points, or 0.50 per cent, higher at 22,508.75.

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