&w=1024&resize=1024,0&ssl=1 "Sensex jumps 957 pts, Nifty up 307 on GST reform hopes, S&P boost")
Indian stock markets opened on a strong note Monday, with Sensex and Nifty rallying on hopes of GST reforms and festive season demand, led by gains in auto stocks.
Benchmark indices opened sharply higher on Monday, lifted by hopes of GST reforms ahead of the festive season. Gains in auto stocks drove the rally, pushing markets to new highs.
As of 9:24 am, the S&P BSE Sensex surged 956.81 points to 81,554.47, while the NSE Nifty50 climbed 307.10 points to 24,938.40.
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