The Indian equity benchmark indices started the week on a positive note on Monday, driven by strong buying in banking, financial, and select auto stocks. Around 9:29 am, the BSE Sensex rose 268.66 points, or 0.35%, to trade at 78,032.57, while the NSE Nifty 50 advanced 81.20 points, or 0.33%, positioning itself above the 24,350 mark at 24,352.05.
