Sensex records biggest weekly gain since 2009 
The BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty rose over 6.4% in the week ended March 4. With the post-Budget rally, the Sensex recorded its biggest weekly gain in absolute terms since July 2009, closing 1,492.18 points higher at 24,646.48, while the Nifty gained 455.60 points to settle at 7,485.35. Banking, realty, and metal indices on the BSE gained over 10% each.