The benchmark equity indices reversed early gains and traded lower on Tuesday, as investor sentiment took a hit following renewed tensions in the Middle East.

After surging 1,121.37 points or 1.36 percent to 83,018.16 in intra-day trade, the Sensex later trimmed most of its gains as reports surfaced of the ceasefire violations. But, the benchmark still managed to settle in the green, climbing 158.32 points or 0.19 percent to 82,055.11. On similar lines, the Nifty rose 72.45 points or 0.29 percent to end at 25,044.35. The index fell from an intra-day high of 25,317.70.

Oil & Natural Gas Corporation, Power Grid Corporation of India, Trent, IndusInd Bank and NTPC led the declines, falling up to 3 percent.