The benchmark indices in India made a firm start to the first trading session of March, up over 1 percent, in early deals, on the back of upbeat global mood and the Q3 GDP print.
The S&P BSE Sensex rallied 600 points to 49,750 levels and the Nifty50 index topped the 14,700-mark. ONGC, PowerGrid, and IndusInd Bank rose over 3 per cent, each, and were the top Sensex gainers.
The Nifty sectoral indices were painted green, with the Nifty IT index, up 1.6 percent, leading the gainers.
In the broader markets, the S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices were up 1 percent and 1.3 percent, respectively.