- Indian stock indices ended higher due to firm global cues as US markets rose on positive jobs and earnings data, and Asian/European markets followed. - FIIs were net buyers in the previous session, halting a 5-day selling streak. Key sectors like metals and healthcare gained over 1%. - The rupee strengthened on hopes that a telecom spectrum auction would attract overseas capital. Bids totaling Rs. 53,000 crore were received in the auction so far.