Stock market news: Sensex up 148 points to 71,971, Nifty at 21,884
Stock market news: The BSE Sensex surged by 148.28 points, with the Nifty climbing 44 points. Following encouraging cues from Asian and international markets, the Sensex and Nifty both rose in early trade on Thursday, marking a healthy start to the markets. The wider Nifty increased 36.90 points, or 0.17 percent, to 21,876.95 points, while…