New Delhi, May 15 -- The Indian stock market witnessed heightened volatility throughout the Wednesday trading session. The Nifty 50 index gained 88 points and closed at 24,666. The BSE Sensex finished 182 points higher at 81,330. The Bank Nifty index lost 139 points and closed at 54,801. In addition to Metals and IT, the Real Estate and Energy sectors also outperformed. Positive momentum persisted in the broader markets, with the mid- and Small-Cap indices advancing by 1.11% and 1.44%, respectively, outperforming the frontline indices.

On the outlook for the Indian stock market today, Siddhartha Khemka, Head of Research-Wealth Management at Motilal Oswal, said, "The positive momentum in the Indian markets is likely to persist, supported ...