MUMBAI, Nov. 19 (Xinhua) -- Indian markets closed higher on Monday.

A recovery in banking names, especially PSU banks, aided sentiment on D-Street. Automobiles, consumption, metal and pharma names are the other top gainers.

The benchmark S&P, BSE Sensex closed at 35,774.88, 317.72 points or 0.90 percent up compared to its previous close at 35,457.16.