New Delhi, March 18 -- Frontline indices, the Sensex and the Nifty 50, jumped for the third consecutive session on Wednesday, March 18, on short covering amid positive global cues.

The Sensex has surged more than 2,350 points, or over 3%, while the Nifty 50 has jumped nearly 700 points, or almost 3%, in just three consecutive sessions. A slight downtick in crude oil prices amid hopes that the US-Iran war may be in its final stage is among the key drivers behind the buying in the market.

However, experts warn that uncertainty persists, and it will be premature to discount that the war will end in the next few days.

Meanwhile, Vodafone Idea, Jaiprakash Power Ventures (JP Power), Urban Company, MMTC, Filatex Fashions, Tata Silver Exchange...