Equity indices kicked off the new year on a positive note with the benchmark BSE sensex rising over 900 points led by gains in financial, banking and metal stocks. The 30-share BSE index surged 929 points or 1.6 per cent to close at 59,183. While, the broader NSE Nifty settled 272 points or 1.57 per cent higher at 17,626.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/markets/sensex/sensex-jumps-929-points-as-financial-banking-stocks-surge-nifty-ends-above-17600/articleshow/88665752.cms