Sensex recovers 640 points from day's low, ends 180 points higher
Indian equity benchmark Sensex on Wednesday surged 640 points from the day's lowest level to end 180 points higher at 35,649.94. The market recovery was led by gains in financials such as HDFC Bank and Housing Development Finance Corporation. The rupee gained against the dollar after Brent crude dropped below $50 a barrel for the first time in 17 months.