Stock markets surge in early trade on foreign fund inflows, firm global trends

MUMBAI: (Dec 22) Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty began Monday’s trade on an optimistic note as investors’ sentiment remained positive amid foreign fund inflows and a rally in global markets.

The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 482.7 points or 0.56 per cent to 85,412.06 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty climbed 160.2 points or 0.61 per cent to 26,126.60.

From the 30-Sensex firms, Infosys, Tata Steel, Tech Mahindra, Trent, HCL Tech and Bharti Airtel were among the biggest gainers.