Sensex reaches nine-month high

The Bombay Stock Exchange's benchmark Sensex climbed to a nine-month high, gaining over 281 points in early trade on Monday, with metal and realty stocks leading the rally, supported by firming global equity markets. The 30-share index, which had gained nearly 1,040 points in the last three sessions, jumped 281.56 points, to 14,906.81, a level last seen in September 2008.