BSE Sensex opens over 200 points up; Nifty50 above 24,250

Stock market today: The BSE Sensex continued its upward trend for the second consecutive day, climbing 901.50 points or 1.13 per cent to reach 80,378.13. During trading hours, it reached a peak of 80,569.73, up by 1,093.1 points or 1.37 per cent.