Stock Market

Indian shares rose 3.47 percent on Thursday, crossing the 10,000-point mark as world markets were lifted on improved US economic data, spurring hopes for a global recovery, dealers said. The benchmark 30-share Sensex index rose 335.2 points to 10,003.1, marking its fourth straight day of gains. The Sensex last closed above the 10,000-point mark on January 6.