The 50-share broader index traded 129 points, or 0.72 per cent, up at 18,065.15 at around 1.30 pm (IST). On the other hand, the 30-share BSE Sensex was up over 440 points, or 0.73 per cent, at 60,556.
This is the second consecutive day of a strong rally in the markets. The Sensex had gained 574.35 points or 1.02 per cent on Wednesday. Sensex Surges 722 Points; Asian Paints, Reliance, TCS, and Infosys Climb.
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Soon after Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav alleged that there was tampering with EVMs in Uttar Pradesh, the SP candidate from Hastinapur constituency Yogesh Verma, who was keeping an eye on EVM strong room with binoculars, shifted closer to the strong room and kept watch through the night. India News | UP Polls: SP Candidate Ditches Binoculars, Continues Vigil Overnight Closer to EVM Strongroom.
The 30 stock S&P BSE Sensex was trading at 57,621.19 points at 12.06 pm, which is 320.51 points or 0.56 percent higher than its previous day s close at 57,300.68 points. Stock Market Update: Sensex Rises 320 Points; FMCG, Financial Stocks Climb.