Mumbai: Snapping a four-day losing streak, Indian stock markets ended higher on Thursday, helped by buying in IT shares as the rupee traded positive with gains against the US dollar.

Gains, however, stayed modest as investors turned cautious ahead of the RBI Monetary Policy Committee’s decision scheduled for Friday.

The Sensex closed at 85,265.32, rising 158.5 points or 0.19 per cent. The Nifty also moved up, finishing at 26,033, higher by 47.75 points or 0.18 per cent.

“The index mostly remained below the 21 EMA on the hourly chart, reflecting sustained selling pressure during the session,” analysts said.

“Technically, the 26,100–26,150 zone is expected to act as crucial resistance, while support is placed at 25,900–25,950,” they added.

“A fall below 26,000 may trigger a quick correc

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