Business / Sensex Jumps Over 150 Points, Nifty Above 11,700

Domestic stock markets started the week on a strong note, with the S&P BSE Sensex rising mor ethan 150 points in early trade. The Sensex jumped to 39,041.25 in early trade, marking a gain of 179.02 points, or 0.46 per cent, from the previous close. The 50-scrip benchmark index NSE Nifty rose as much as 44.35 points to touch 11,710.30. Strength in metal, pharma and media stocks supported the markets.