The S&P Cnx nifty opened at 842.30 and closed at 846.45, showing a rise of 3.95 over the previous close of 842.50. Cnx nifty junior opened at 1465.30 and closed at 1465.90, with a rise of 1.35 over the previous close of 1464.55.

S&P Cnx defty opened at 686.00 and closed at 689.70, showing a gain of 3.25 over the previous close of 686.45, S&P Cnx 500 opened at 580.77 and closed at 583.32 with a gain of 2.57 from the last close of 580.75. Cnx midcap closed at its previous level of 513.32.

The total volume of business was Rs 1,190.63 crores from 531.75 lakh shares and in 1,83,067 trades. Debentures traded value was Rs 19.50 lakhs.

The exchange witnessed 407 scrips advance, 476 scrips decline and 122 scrips remain unchanged. 38 securities had hit their price bands on Thursday, the NSE said.