The key Indian stock indices ended higher, gaining around 1-2%, led by gains in oil & gas, power, and metal stocks. The BSE Sensex closed at 16,342, up 200 points. Most global markets also closed higher. On the news front, SAIL announced plans to invest Rs. 10,264 crore to develop mines. Honda expects to roll out vehicles from its second Indian plant in 2-3 years. IndiGo launched international flights to Muscat and Singapore. Maruti Suzuki aims to roll out a global car by 2017.