Sensex, Nifty maintain strong uptrend; Nikkei ends 7.7% up

Sensex, Nifty maintain strong uptrend; Nikkei ends 7.7% up The broader markets outperformed benchmarks with the BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices gaining 2 percent each. About 1803 shares have advanced against 534 shares declined on the Bombay Stock Exchange.