
During the holiday-shortened last week, the 30-share BSE benchmark index gained 386.76 points or 0.78 per cent

The companies are expecting to benefit from an equity market which is flush with liquidity and has seen a sharp increase in new retail investors
Stock market rallies always face some hurdles and one must not fear a correction, said Mayuresh Joshi, Head, Equity research, William O'Neil

On an intraday basis, Sensex swung 1,283 points and the Nifty fluctuated 383 points.

Bajaj Finserv is quoting at Rs 10,120, up 1.29% on the day as on 12:49 IST on the NSE.

Utilities stocks were trading in green, with the S&P BSE Utilities index increasing 29.98 points or 1.4% at 2171.15 at 09:48 IST.

In opening trade, Sensex jumped 520 points to open at 51,800, broader market index Nifty50 opened at 15,320 rising 145 points.

Trading of Nifty 50 index futures on the Singapore stock exchange indicates that the Nifty could rise 30 points at the opening bell.

India stands out among the emerging markets pack and will be a favoured destination for investments by FIIs, according to Mayuresh Joshi

Bond yields, oil prices and the dollar index to once again determine the market trend in the coming days