In the ranking of the most valued firms, Reliance Industries was ruling the chart followed by TCS, HDFC Bank Ltd, Infosys, Hindustan Unilever Limited,
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
On an intraday basis, Sensex swung 1,283 points and the Nifty fluctuated 383 points.
In opening trade, Sensex jumped 520 points to open at 51,800, broader market index Nifty50 opened at 15,320 rising 145 points.
IT, pharma and metal stocks shine.
Tracking positive global news Indian benchmark indices opened on a strong footing. Sensex jumps 325 points to open at 50,730; while the boarder market
Sensex ended at 50,405, showing a decline of 440 points or 0.87% over the previous close.
Sensex falls 406 points to open at 50,439; Nifty at 14,977 slips 102 points dragged by banks & financials.
28 of 30 Sensex stocks opened in the red.