Final Trade: Sensex Rebounds After 2-Day Break, Ends 257 Pts Higher; Nifty Tops 17,550

Equity markets oscillated between gains and losses on Tuesday as investors read global mood for further cues. The S&P BSE Sensex gained 257 points to close at 59,031 levels. The NSE Nifty jumped 87 points to close at 17,577 levels.