The BSE realty index and BSE auto index led the gains in the market, rising 3.3% and 2.2%, respectively. All eyes are now on crucial macro data on the domestic front—the GDP for December quarter will be released on Wednesday. BSE’s 30-share Sensex climbed 0.89%, or 303.60 points, to close at 34,445.75 points, while the National Stock Exchange’s 50-share Nifty rose 0.87%, or 91.55 points, to close at 10,582.60 points. “It is a bounceback,” said Ajay Bodke, chief executive and chief portfolio manager at brokerage Prabhudas Lilladher Pvt. The BSE realty index and BSE auto index led the gains in the market, rising 3.3% and 2.2%, respectively.

Source: Mint February 26, 2018 21:45 UTC