The Sensex gained 750 points over the week ending Friday, January 31, 2009 amid uncertain global markets. The Sensex closed 8.64% higher than the previous week at 9,424.24 points, while the Nifty gained 7.32% to end at 2,874.8 points. Markets opened positively on Tuesday after being closed on Monday for a holiday, but dipped slightly on Thursday despite a fuel price cut, before ending higher on Friday despite weak global cues.