Sensex jumps over 1,000 points as banks, IT stocks surge; Nifty above 8,900

Equity indices on Friday started the day on a positive note with the benchmark BSE sensex rising over 1,000 points in opening session — led by gains in banking, financial and IT stocks — after the government announced Rs 1.7 lakh crore stimulus package for segments hit by coronavirus-led lockdowns. The 30-share index rose 1,141 points or 3.81 per cent to trade at 31,088.

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