Domestic stock markets surged to all-time highs on the first session of year 2021, with the NSE Nifty 50 index settling above the 14,000 mark for the first time. The S&P BSE Sensex index jumped 229.03 points, or 0.48 per cent, to an all-time high of 47,980.36 during the session, and the broader NSE Nifty 50 benchmark 68.10 points, or 0.49 per cent, to an all-time high of 14,049.85. Gains across most sectors supported the markets, led by automobile, metal, pharmaceutical and state-run banking shares.
The Sensex and Nifty surged to record closing highs of 47,746.22 and 13,981.95 respectively.
Domestic stock markets continued to rise for a sixth straight day on Wednesday tracking record highs in Asian equities, as optimism around a fast economic recovery from the coronavirus-caused slowdown boosted investor sentiment. The S&P BSE Sensex index gained 194.77 points to touch an all-time high of 47,807.85, and the broader NSE Nifty 50 benchmark added 109.7 points to an all-time high of 13,982.90, during the session. Gains in automobile and metal shares supported the markets. (Track Sensex, Nifty Here)
The Sensex ended 133.14 points, or 0.28 per cent, higher at 47,746.22, and the Nifty settled at 13,981.95, up 49.35 points, or 0.35 per cent, from its previous close both record closing highs.
Stock Market Updates: HDFC, HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank were the biggest boosts for Sensex. Domestic share markets registered new record highs on Tuesday tracking gains across global markets, as hopes that a US COVID-19 relief package would be expanded and a Brexit trade deal supported investor risk appetite. The S&P BSE Sensex index rose 360.8 points, or 0.76 per cent, to an all-time high of 47,714.55 during the session, and the broader NSE Nifty 50 benchmark added 94.40 points, or 0.68 per cent, to an all-time high of 13,967.60. Broad-based gains, led by banking and financial services shares, pushed the markets higher.
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Sensex, Nifty Soar To Record Closing Highs Led By Financial Shares Share Market Latest Updates: Gains across most sectors led by banking, financial services, automobile and metal shares backed the upmove in the markets
Updated: December 28, 2020 3:32 pm IST
Stock Market Updates: The S&P BSE Sensex index touched an all-time high of 47,406.72 in early trade. Domestic share markets scaled new peaks on Monday tracking gains in Asian equities, as investors remained optimistic about COVID-19 vaccines and US President Donald Trump s approval of a pandemic relief package aided risk sentiment globally. The S&P BSE Sensex index jumped 433.18 points, or 0.92 per cent, to an all-time high of 47,406.72 during the session, and the broader NSE Nifty 50 benchmark gained 136.05 points, or 0.99 per cent, to an all-time high of 13,885.30 during the session. Gains across most sectors led by banking, financial services, automobile and metal shares backed the upmove
Christmas Holiday: Domestic financial markets will remain shut on Monday for Christmas holiday
BSE, NSE Closed Today For Christmas Holiday: Domestic financial markets will remain shut on Friday, December 25, for Christmas holiday. The country s currency, debt and equity markets will be closed on December 25, and resume trading on Monday, December 28. On Thursday, equity market benchmarks S&P BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty 50 rose more than 1 per cent each, extended gains to a third straight day, as strength across Asian equities amid optimism on more fiscal spending in major economies and expectations that COVID-19 vaccines will become more available next year supported investor sentiment.