The Sensex and Nifty indices closed marginally higher, while European markets rose and US indices fell. Top gainers on the Nifty included PVP Ventures, Visa Steel and FIEM Industries. Top losers included Integra Garments and Birla Cotsyn. Bank Nifty underperformed, falling 0.35%. FIIs were net sellers of Indian shares. Most sectoral indices closed flat to higher. Key index contributors pulling it up included HDFC, L&T, Bajaj Auto and M&M, while pullers down included Coal India, HDFC Bank and Hindalco.