Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty continued their upward movement on Wednesday, ending at fresh record high levels, driven by foreign fund inflows and optimism in the global markets.
Buying in index majors Reliance Industries and ITC also helped the markets maintain their winning momentum. The 30-share BSE Sensex rallied for the fifth day, jumping 302.30 points or 0.45 per cent to settle at its new record closing high of 67,097.44. It also reached its all-time intra-day peak of 67,171.38, gaining 376.24 points or 0.56 per cent during the day.
Meanwhile, the NSE Nifty gained 83.90 points or 0.42 per cent to end at its lifetime closing high of 19,833.15. It climbed 102.45 points or 0.51 per cent during the day to hit a fresh record intra-day peak of 19,851.70.