Indian stock markets began the Hindu calendar year Samvat 2083 on a positive note during the symbolic Muhurat trading session on Sunday.
The BSE Sensex rose 401.80 points to reach 81,406, while the NSE Nifty climbed 79.15 points to end the session at 25,109.40.
Gains were driven by major blue-chip companies including Tata Steel, Sun Pharma, Adani Ports, Maruti, and Bharat Electronics.