Advances in auto, metal and energy stocks pushed the markets higher Domestic stock markets recovered early losses shrugging off weakness in Asian peers.
The Sensex rose as much as 369 points to touch 36,432.81 on the upside, and the Nifty moved to 10,978.55, up 115 points from the previous close.
Advances in auto, metal and energy stocks outweighed weakness in information technology counters.
Meanwhile, the rupee moved as much as 21 paise higher to 70.71 against the US dollar, from its previous close of 70.92 against the greenback.