Sensex gains 275 points; Nifty up by 92 points
The BSE Sensex on Friday gained 275.37 points to close at 24,952.74, while the NSE Nifty rose by 91.80 points to settle at 7,604.35. The benchmark indices were supported by buying in information technology, telecom, auto, metals and banking stocks in the last hour of trade, amid firm global cues. Meanwhile, the rupee strengthened to 66.55 against the US dollar.