The Sensex jumped nearly 800 points, or 1 per cent to the level of 79,992 during the session, while the Nifty 50 rose over 200 points, or nearly 1 per cent, to reclaim the level of 24,264.

Asian markets also started the week on a firm footing. Japan’s Nikkei 225 rose by 0.82%, and the Topix index advanced by 1.11% in early trade. South Korea’s Kospi was up 0.32%, while the Kosdaq gained 0.29%. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 climbed 0.44%.

The Nifty 50 and Sensex fell over 300 points from opening highs. Track live update on Indian stock markets here on April 25.