The 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex surged 351 points or 0.47% to settle at 74,228. The broader NSE Nifty gained 80 points or 0.36% to end at 22,515. High-weightage financials rose 0.8%, led by HDFC Bank, which gained 3% and hit its highest level since January 17, after posting sequential growth in deposits in the March quarter.
