From the Sensex basket,
In Asian markets, Shanghai and Hong Kong traded in the positive territory while Tokyo and Seoul quoted lower.
Wall Street ended higher on Wednesday.
"In the final trading session of the week, month, and fiscal year 2023-24, heightened volatility is expected, driven by the March F&O expiry. Investors are poised for bargain hunting as optimism pervades Dalal Street, with positive catalysts including significant FII buying and a global stock market rally," said Prashanth Tapse, Senior VP (Research), Mehta Equities Ltd.
Global oil benchmark Brent crude climbed 0.24 per cent to USD 86.30 a barrel.
The BSE benchmark climbed 526.01 points or 0.73 per cent to settle at 72,996.31 on Wednesday. The NSE Nifty went up by 118.95 points or 0.54 per cent to 22,123.65.
Equity markets would remain closed on Friday for 'Good Friday'.