Major jump: Sensex closes at 51,444.65 with rise of 1,147.76, Nifty at 15,245.60

(G.N.S) Dt. 3 Mumbai Indian indices ended over 2 percent higher on Wednesday, extending gains for third straight session, mainly led by a rally in banks, financials and metal stocks. Meanwhile, IT, pharma and FMCG sectors also supported the frontline indices. The 30-share BSE index closed 1,148 points or 2.28