Sensex and Nifty ended slightly higher amid L&T earnings boost, global caution, and anticipation ahead of the Fed rate decision.

• Sensex rose 143.91 pts to 81,481.86; Nifty settled at 24,855.05 amid gains in IT, FMCG, and durables.
• IMF raised India's GDP forecast to 6.4% for 2025-26; GNG Electronics debuted at a 40.72% premium on BSE.
• L&T jumped 4.88% on a 30% profit surge; Blue Dart fell 5.08% on weak Q1 earnings; oil dipped after U.S. data.