Continuing with yesterday’s momentum, markets began on buoyant note tracking global cues. Markets worldwide are exhibiting optimism following passage of the “fiscal cliff” deal by U.S. Congress. The deal will trigger higher taxes for wealthy Americans instead of across the board taxes and spending cuts to the tune of over 600 billion US dollars. Nifty surpassed 6000 for the first time in two years before settling at 5993 levels. Sensex ended above 19700.