The Sensex, which shuttled between 14,764.35 and 14,469.69, ended with a gain of 13.02 points at 14,658.49 as realty and metal stocks rose on government plans to pump in more money to improve infrastructure, while auto stocks fell on hikes in petrol and diesel prices.

In a similar fashion, the 50-share National Stock Exchange index Nifty closed 7.95 points higher at 4,348.85, after touching the day's high of 4,383.65 and a low of 4,288.75 points.