Stock market today: BSE Sensex surges 450 points, Nifty50 above 21,700

Stock market today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50 surged in trade on Tuesday as investors awaited crucial US inflation data. The easing domestic inflation and the addition of five Indian stocks into a key MSCI index boosted market sentiment. At 11:54 AM, BSE Sensex was trading at 71,517.27, up over 440 points or 0.63%. Nifty50 was at 21,725.65, up over 100 points or 0.51%.