Sensex rises 359 points amid positive global cues; Nifty settles at 15,738

Equity indices surged on Thursday with the benchmark BSE sensex rising over 350 points led by gains in banking, financial and realty stocks amid positive global cues. The 30-share BSE sensex rose 359 points or 0.69 per cent to close at 52,300; while the broader NSE Nifty settled 102 points or 0.65 per cent to lower at 15,738.