Indian equity markets rose more than 1.5% in this year’s first trading session on Monday as banking and auto stocks rallied despite a surge in the country’s COVID-19 cases.

Dear Trader… Indian equity benchmarks started the year 2022 on a firm note and gained over one and half percent on Monday. After a strong uptick, the benchmarks moved from strength to strength, on the back of healthy buying in the banking and financial pack even as investors remained cautious