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Markets rebound in early trade after 3-day decline tracking global equities

Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade on Wednesday after three days of decline tracking a rally in global markets. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 230.17 points to 80,967.68 in early trade. The NSE Nifty went up by 70.25 points to 24,612.75.

Fancy Mumbai to Goa in your car on a train?

Soon, you could take your car by train on the Konkan Railway, which is planning to explore ferrying private vehicles, such as cars and SUVs, onboard train wagons, similar to how it currently transports trucks. The move is being considered on an experimental basis during the Ganpati festival this year, providing an alternative to road travel along the often-congested Konkan highway route. Read more.