Sensex Jumps 2,009 Points in Sixth Straight Day of Gains
The 30-share BSE Sensex rose 2,008.61 points, or 2.60%, to close at 79,310.01 on Thursday. The 50-share NSE Nifty gained 576 points, or 2.40%, to end at 24,536.60. It marked the sixth straight day of gains for the market.
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Context: The Sensex tracks 30 large companies on the BSE and the Nifty tracks 50 on the NSE, so they give a quick read on India's stock market. Multi-day rallies often reflect global market moods, investor buying and company results.
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