Mumbai: Benchmark indices ended higher today. Sensex ended 694.96 points lower at 61,054.29, whereas Nifty concluded 186.80 points down at 18,069.00. In the previous season, Sensex ended 555.95 points higher at 61,749.25, whereas Nifty concluded 165.95 points up at 18,255.80. Consumer Durables, Auto and FMCG gained while IT, metals and financials remained weak.