The markets close green today. Sensex close up 249.10 gains 1.20% and the Nifty close
up 80.15 gains 1.30%, as its highest close in a month as stocks of blue chip companies
such as ICICI Bank surged after exit polls predicted a strong showing for the key
opposition party in state elections held recently. The Bharatiya Janata Party is perceived
by many investors as being more business-friendly, and investors say expectations of its
wins could spark additional gains in Indian indices that are already near record highs.