New Delhi, April 23 -- The Sensex opened at 80,142 against its previous close of 79,596 and rose 659 points, or 0.80 per cent, to the level of 80,254.55. On the other hand, the Nifty 50 started the day at 24,358 against its previous close of 24,167 and climbed 192 points, or 0.80 per cent, to 24,359.More to come.

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