Sensex, Nifty hit fresh record closing highs

Equity indices surged to record highs on Thursday with the benchmark BSE sensex rising over 250 points led by gains in realty and IT stocks. The 30-share BSE index surged 255 points or 0.48 per cent to close at fresh peak of 53,159; while the broader NSE Nifty settled 70 points or 0.44 per cent up at record of 15,924.

Sensex, Nifty hit fresh record closing highs
Equity indices surged to record highs on Thursday with the benchmark BSE sensex rising over 250 points led by gains in realty and IT stocks. The 30-share BSE index surged 255 points or 0.48 per cent to close at fresh peak of 53,159; while the broader NSE Nifty settled 70 points or 0.44 per cent up at record of 15,924.