Stock Market Today, April 17 -- The Benchmark Nifty-50 index ended continuing to recover added 0.47% to previous day gains ending at 23,437.20 on Wednesday. Bank Nifty also ended 1.47% higher at 53,117.75, while most other sectors led by Oil & gas and FMCG gained with the exception of auto and pharma that remained subdued. Broader indices also ended 0.63%-1.01% higher.

The benchmark Nifty 50 could maintain its positive momentum until 23,500. Further upside may also continue, lifting markets to 23,575. If it falls below 23,275, the sentiment could change. and market could retest the 23,200-23,150 range., said Shrikant Chouhan, Head Equity Research, Kotak Securities.

Bank Nifty may maintain a positive bias and head towards 53,700-53,900 l...