Markets Highlights: Markets close with Sensex up 1,861.75 points; Nifty up 490.75
In his address to the nation on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a 21-day lockdown in the country, urging citizens to follow directives strictly. Lockdown worries in the country were offset by a global rally in stock markets as indices swung in choppy trade on Wednesday before rallying over 1,500 points in the afternoon session. The US Senate and White House passed the $2-trillion bill, leaving markets upbeat-- Nikkei closed over 8% higher. Stay tuned to DH's Markets Live for instant updates on Dalal Street.
Indian markets mark their 3rd biggest gain ever; Nifty surge past 8000-mark
Indian equity markets are ralliedon Thursday marking their third-biggest gain ever despite a three-week nationwide lockdown announced, on the back of expectation of the relief package.