Stock market today: BSE Sensex surges over 1,200 points, corsses 81, 200; Nifty50 near 24,800 as bulls party on Dalal Street

Stock market today: The Indian stock market, BSE Sensex and Nifty50, experienced a significant surge as investors looked past the capital gains tax increase announced in the Budget. The rally was primarily driven by buying in the IT and metal sectors.