Indices traded lower amid volatility. Nifty took the support of 17,000 and closed above it. It closed lower by 0.97 per cent and Sensex lost about 537 points.

Indices remained firm throughout the day. Nifty surged about 1.46 per cent and closed at 17,200. Sensex gained around 776 points while Nifty Midcap and Nifty Smallcap rose by 1.61 per cent & 1.24 per cent, respectively.