Sensex ends 600 pts higher, Nifty above 16,900; banks, auto, metals advance

- Market closing: Benchmark indices rose on Wednesday tracking global cues. Sensex touched a low of 56,471.03 and a higher of 56,989.01 intraday, while Nifty moved between 16,819.50-16,969.75. Auto, metal, realty stocks, banks rallied, broader markets also advanced