Equity indices surged to fresh highs on Monday with the benchmark BSE sensex rising over 750 points led by gains in auto and metal stocks. After scaling to a fresh intra-day high of 56,958, the 30-share BSE sensex finished 765 points or 1.36 per cent higher at record high of 56,890. While, the broader NSE Nifty settled 226 points or 1.35 per cent up at new peak of 16,931.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/sensex-nifty-hit-record-closing-highs-top-reasons-behind-the-surge/articleshow/85763891.cms