Sensex rises 189 points; Nifty up 64 points
The BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty on Monday extended their gains after they rose 189.61 and 64.25 points to settle at 25,816.36 and 7,914.70 respectively amid mixed global cues. Market sentiment remained positive amid the wholesale price index (WPI)-based inflation remaining negative for the 17th straight month in March at (-)0.85% and hopes of a good monsoon. 