Markets
Sensex jumps 773 points to 81,879 after the Diwali break, its highest close since February; Nifty at 25,255
Banks and autos led the rally as crude cooled and foreign investors bought heavily.
In short
+773Sensex points on 11 November
- Sensex: 81,879.40 (+0.95%)
- Nifty 50: 25,255.05 (+0.84%)
- Nifty Bank: +1.76%
The session
When markets reopened on 11 November, the Sensex rose 772.75 points (0.95%) to 81,879.40 and the Nifty 50 gained 210.40 points (0.84%) to 25,255.05. Both were their highest closes since late February. The Nifty opened near 25,338 and gave up some of its early gains.
What moved
Banks and autos led: Nifty Bank rose 1.76% to 60,792.40 and the PSU bank index gained about 3%. IT and healthcare lagged. Lower crude prices, easing West Asia tensions and strong foreign buying lifted the mood.
