Sensex up 600 pts, Nifty tops 24,200; IT buying, Jio Financial earnings among key factors lifting indices today

The BSE Sensex jumped over 600 points on Friday, while the Nifty 50 topped 24,200. Strong buying in IT stocks and upbeat earnings from Jio Financial Services lifted indices. Ponmudi R said, "a sustained move above that level could strengthen bullish momentum." Investors got busy with large-cap stocks despite weak global cues.