The equity market opened on a strong note on Monday, with benchmark index Sensex jumping 344 points amid positive investor sentiments and mixed global cues.
The 30-share BSE Sensex surged 344.92 points or 0.58 per cent to 59,480.05 points while the broader NSE Nifty climbed 108.05 points or 0.62 per cent to 17,520.95 points. As many as 20 stocks in the Sensex pack were trading with gains.
The strong opening comes after two straight trading sessions of losses for the benchmark indices.
