Indian stock markets saw a robust start on Monday, with Sensex jumping over 600 points and Nifty gaining nearly 186 points amid positive mixed global cues. Broad sectoral buying and gains in key stocks supported the rally.

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• Sensex surged 624.24 points (0.80%) to trade at 78,665.83.
• Nifty climbed 185.95 points (0.79%) to 23,773.45.
• Nifty Bank rose 415.45 points (0.82%) to 51,174.65.
• Midcap and Smallcap indices also gained 0.63% and 0.44%, respectively.
• Strong performance seen in metal, realty, commodities, IT, auto, PSU Bank, and pharma sectors.
• Top Sensex gainers: Tata Steel, Tech Mahindra, Bajaj Finance, HDFC Bank.
• FIIs sold equities worth ₹3,597.82 crore on Dec 20; DIIs bought ₹1,374.37 crore.
• Global markets positive: Dow Jones up 1.18%, S&P 500 up 1.09%, Nasdaq up 1.03%.
• Asian markets (Hong Kong, Japan, China) traded in green.
• Experts suggest market rebounds likely short-lived until economic growth revival in early 2025.