Sensex jumps 2.6% as Nifty rises to 24,537
In short
The Sensex jumped 2.6% to 79,310 and the Nifty rose 2.4% to 24,537.
Almost every sector ended higher, except media and chemicals.
What the reporting says
The Sensex jumped 2.6% to 79,310 and the Nifty rose 2.4% to 24,537, with all sectors except media and chemicals ending in the green, according to a BusinessLine summary. The move added to a broad market rally, and the headline says financials and autos led the advance. The brief shows strong buying across the market, with only two sectors lagging.
Why it matters
Indian stocks rallied sharply, with the Sensex rising 2.6% to 79,310 and the Nifty gaining 2.4% to 24,537. The source says all sectors except media and chemicals finished higher, and the headline identifies financials and autos as the leaders.