Indian shares provisionally close up 1.6 pct

MUMBAI, Dec 1 (Reuters) - Indian shares provisionally climbed 1.6 percent on Tuesday as robust November auto sales added to the positive sentiment triggered by better-than-expected GDP data. Firmer world markets also helped.

The 30-share BSE index provisionally ended up 1.62 percent, or 273.54 points, at 17,199.76, with 27 components gaining.

The 50-share NSE index provisionally closed up 1.8 percent at 5,121.90. (Reporting by Ami Shah) ((ami.shah@thomsonreuters.com; +91 22 6636 9246; Reuters Messaging: ami.shah.thomsonreuters.com@reuters.net)) ((If you have a query or comment on this story, send an email to news.feedback.asia@thomsonreuters.com))