Sensex Jumps 615 Points as Stock Markets Rally
The Sensex jumped 615 points in early trade on Tuesday, as stock markets extended a rally. Asian markets were mixed, with South Korea's Kospi and Shanghai's SSE Composite trading lower, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng was higher. Early trade figures can change quickly as the day goes on.
Context
Context: The Sensex is the main index of shares on the Bombay Stock Exchange, tracking 30 large companies. Its moves often follow global cues from Asian and US markets, so a rise in early trade can reverse later in the day.
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