Stock market today, March 18 -- The domestic benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, recovered on Monday, ending up by half a percent due to a significant surge in global stocks and increased investment in banking shares.

The Sensex increased by 341.04 points or 0.46 per cent, closing at 74,169.95, breaking its streak of five consecutive days of losses. During intraday trading, the index surged by 547.44 points or 0.74 per cent, reaching 74,376.35. The Nifty 50 gained 111.55 points or 0.50 per cent, finishing at 22,508.75.

Vinod Nair, Head of Research at Geojit Financial Services, mentioned that the national market had a favorable trading day, fueled by robust activity in the healthcare and financial sectors. Nonetheless, reduced engage...