Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty ended Monday's trading session on a positive note, buoyed by buying interest in blue-chip stocks like Reliance Industries, Infosys, and HDFC Bank, as well as a firm trend in US markets.

After a sluggish start to the trading session, the stock market ended on a positive note on Monday, with both benchmark indices making significant gains. The Sensex climbed 445.29 points, or 0.56 per cent,

On Monday, markets opened on a flat note, with both Nifty and Sensex showing flattish movement. The Nifty Realty index led the gains, while Nifty PSU Bank index lagged behind. As of now, the Sensex is down by 0.