Mumbai, June 21 : A benchmark index for Indian equities markets rebounded 54 points Tuesday after being battered the previous day on concerns of review of tax treaty with Mauritius.

The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), which opened at 17,574.37 points, closed at 17,560.30 points, up 0.31 percent or 53.67 points from the previous close at 17,506.63 points.

The benchmark Sensex touched a high of 17,714.88 points and low of 17,504.27 points in the intra-day.

The 50-scrip S&P CNX Nifty of the National Stock Exchange closed 0.34 percent or 17.95 points higher at 5,275.85 points.(IANS)