Mumbai, April 2 -- The BSE Sensex on Wednesday jumped 592.93 pts to close at 76,617.44 on the strength of Realty, Consumer Durable and Telecommunications stocks.

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) rose 166.65 pts at 23,332.35.

Plunging over 1300 pts on Tuesday, the BSE Sensex today opened at 76,146.28, rising 122 pts. It remained positive throughout the session, as it rallied 656 pts at 76,680.35, days high, before closing at 76,617.44, surging 592.93 pts from its previous close.

The Nifty registered days high at 23,350 and low at 23,158.45 pts.

Stocks that lifted the market were Realty by 3.62 pc, Consumer Durable by 2.62 pc, Consumer Discretionary Goods and services by 1.70 pc and Telecommunications by 1.22 pc.

The Mid cap rose by 1.3...