Sensex jumps 632 points amid firm global trends

Equity indices extended gains for second straight session on Friday with the benchmark BSE sensex rising over 600 points tracking positive trend in global equities. The 30-share BSE index jumped 632 points or 1.17 per cent to close at 54,885. While the broader NSE Nifty settled 182 points or 1.13 per cent higher at 16,352.