Sensex, Nifty open higher; Auto, metal stocks lead gains
The Indian stock market opened in the green on Monday, led by gains in auto and metal stocks, amid mixed global cues. At 9.29 am, Sensex was up 221 points or 0.28 per cent at 80,821 and Nifty was up 82 points or 0.33 per cent at 24,647. Midcap and smallcap stocks saw buying activity.