Sensex rises above 58,000, Nifty cross 17,300 on last session of 2021

Benchmark equity indices rose sharply on Friday, making a strong opening on the final session of calendar year 2021. The S&P BSE Sensex opened 300 points higher to reclaim 58,000 while the NSE Nifty 50 crossed 17,300 after rising 100 points. At 10:15 am, Sensex was up over 400 points while Nifty was trading nearly…