Market Roundup: Sensex soars over 558 points; Nifty tops 11,300

Mumbai: The BSE benchmark Sensex surged over 558 points and the NSE Nifty topped the 11,300-mark on Tuesday, propelled by broad-based buying and firm cues from global markets. After opening above the key 38,000-level, the 30-share Sensex went on to touch the day's high of 38,555 in late-afternoon trade. It finally closed at 38,492.95, up 558.22 points or 1.47 per cent. Likewise, the NSE barometer Nifty climbed 168.75 points or 1.52 per cent to end at 11,300.55.