Sensex, Nifty post first gain in four sessions ahead of August IIP data

Reuters: Indian shares closed slightly higher on Monday after three consecutive sessions of falls as investors saw less chance of Republican nominee Donald Trump winning next month`s U.S. presidential election after a debate against Democratic rival Hillary Clinton.

Nifty ended up 0.13 percent at 8,708.80 after falling 0.82 percent in the past three sessions, while Sensex closed 0.08 percent higher at 28,082.34.

Indian financial markets will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday for public holidays.