Sensex jumps 230 points, Nifty gains 59 after two weekly losses

Indian benchmark indices opened higher on Monday, with the Sensex rising 230 points to 77,771 and the Nifty gaining 59 points to 24,311. The gains followed two straight weekly declines, though investor sentiment remained cautious ahead of possible US sanctions on Iran. Brent crude fell 2% but stayed near $93 a barrel after surging 13% over two weeks.