Stock Market Close: Sensex Rises 676 pts, Nifty At 24,877
Markets closed strong Monday as GST reform hopes lifted sentiment. The Sensex jumped 676 points to 81,274, while the Nifty gained 246 points to end at 24,877. Maruti surged 9%. Auto, realty, and consumer durables outperformed. Broader indices rallied up to 1.5%, while IT lagged. PM Modi’s GST remarks spurred optimism.