Sensex closes 77.01 points higher and Nifty closes up at 10,908.70

(G.N.S) Dt. 18 Mumbai At the close of market hours, the Sensex was up 77.01 points or 0.21% at 36347.08, and the Nifty up 20.30 points or 0.19% at 10908.70. The market breadth was positive as 1416 shares advanced, against a decline of 1117 shares, while 160 shares were unchanged.