- The Sensex closed up 231 points at 19,735 and the Nifty closed up 69 points at 5,999, as interest rate sensitive stocks rose on hopes of an RBI rate cut. - TCS gained 4% on value buying in its May futures, while HDFC and Reliance contributed most to index gains. - The markets consolidated gains with the Nifty finding resistance at 6,180 and support at 5,940 according to technical analysis.