Sensex jumps 1,041 points as IT, realty stocks surge

Equity indices surged on Monday with the benchmark BSE sensex rising over 1,000 points amid firm cues from global markets. The 30-share BSE index jumped 1,041 points or 1.9 per cent to close at 55,926. While, the broader NSE Nifty settled 309 points or 1.89 per cent higher at 16,661.