Indian benchmark stock market indices, the S&P Sensex and Nifty50, ended higher on Wednesday, helped by gains in heavyweight financials and metals stocks. The S&P Sensex gained 114.49 points, reaching 73,852.94, while the Nifty50 gained 33 points, closing at 22,401. Investors are eagerly awaiting the quarterly reports of key Nifty 50 companies this week, directing their focus towards these earnings updates.