A benchmark index of Indian equities markets closed almost 95 points higher on lower-than-expected inflation data and positive global cues, on August 14. The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), which opened at 17,631.64 points, closed 17,728.20 points, 0.54 percent or 94.75 points up from its previous day's close at 17,633.45 points.