Markets rebound in early trade after two days of decline; Sensex jumps over 500 points

MUMBAI: Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty surged in early trade on Thursday after two days of decline, mirroring a rally in Asian markets amid positive developments on the US tariffs front.

Also, foreign fund inflows drove equity markets higher.

The 30-share BSE benchmark gauge Sensex jumped 504.57 points to 81,816.89 in early trade. The NSE Nifty climbed 137.25 points to 24,889.70.