Domestic stock markets soared more than 3 per cent on Monday as the country geared up to further open its economy after a months-long lockdown to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. The S&P BSE Sensex surged to as high as 33,673.83, up 1,249.73 points from its previous close, having started the session at 32,906.05. The broader NSE Nifty 50 benchmark climbed to as high as 9,931.60, after opening stronger at 9,726.85 compared to its previous close of 9,580.30. Gains across sectors pushed the markets higher, led by banking, financial services, automobile and metal shares.
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