Stock markets rise for the fourth day as crude oil prices fall sharply; Nifty gains 1.6% amid foreign fund inflows.

Stock markets rise sharply as crude oil prices fall, boosting investor optimism and leading to significant gains for Sensex and Nifty.

Sensex surged 620 points to 78,715.55, while Nifty neared 24,600 as falling crude oil prices and foreign fund inflows bolstered market sentiment on Monday morning.