IT, FMCG, auto, metal stocks gain in Sensex's 2,400-pt rally since March'18

The S&P BSE Sensex has regained nearly 2,400 points, or 7.4 per cent, from its recent low hit on March 23, 2018, to reclaim 35,000 levels in intra-day deals on Friday.

The index, however, trimmed gains to end at 34,969 levels - up 0.7 per cent, or 256 points.

Stocks from the metal, information technology (IT), fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) and automobiles sectors have been among the top performers during the Sensex's 2,400-point rally since March 2018 lows.

While Hindustan Unilever, Nestle India, Dabur India and Britannia Industries from the FMCG sector have rallied in the range