Sensex surged over 950 points, with Nifty nearing 24,900, driven by positive market sentiment.All sectoral indices on the Nifty traded in the green except for Pharma, indicating a broad-based recovery.Global cues were mostly positive, with Asian markets trading higher and US Treasury bonds maintaining gains.Indian rupee strengthened slightly against the US dollar, opening 4 paise stronger at 85.97 on Friday.