Sensex and Nifty Achieve Record Highs Amid Blue-Chip Buying Spree

Sensex and Nifty reached new peak levels driven by blue-chip stocks like HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank. The BSE Sensex surged 230.66 points, while the NSE Nifty advanced 60.05 points. Biggest gainers included Bajaj Finance and Mahindra & Mahindra, with Tech Mahindra and Infosys among the laggards.

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty climbed to fresh record highs during morning trade on Wednesday, fuelled by buying in blue-chip stocks such as HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank, alongside fresh foreign fund inflows.

The 30-share BSE Sensex recovered early losses, gaining 230.66 points to peak at an all-time high of 83,310.32. Similarly, the NSE Nifty advanced 60.05 points to a new lifetime high of 25,478.60.

Significant gainers included Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro, HDFC Bank, and Mahindra & Mahindra, while leading tech firms like Tech Mahindra and Infosys were among the laggards. In the global market, Tokyo and Shanghai traded higher, with US markets ending on a mixed note on Tuesday. The focus remains on the Fed rate decision, with FIIs turning buyers to the tune of Rs 482.69 crore.

(With inputs from agencies.)