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Equity benchmark Sensex soared 495 points to cross the 46,000-level for the first time on Wednesday amid persistent foreign fund inflows and positive cues from global markets.
After touching a record intra-day high of 46,164.10, the 30-share BSE index ended 494.99 points or 1.09 per cent higher at 46,103.50 .
Similarly, the broader NSE Nifty rallied 136.15 points or 1.02 per cent to its new record high of 13,529.10. It touched its lifetime peak of 13,548.90 during the day.
Asian Paints was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rising around 3 per cent, followed by Kotak Bank, Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, Infosys, Reliance Industries and ITC.
On the other hand, UltraTech Cement, Tata Steel, Maruti, SBI and Bajaj Auto were among the laggards.
“Domestic equities remained buoyant with Nifty and Sensex recording fresh highs today, mainly supported by a sharp rebound in global markets,” said Binod Modi, Head-Strategy at Reliance Securities.
The favourable progress on Covid-19 vaccine approvals and distribution across the globe has overshadowed concerns over a sharp rise in new cases and the resultant lockdowns in various countries, he said.
Indian equities emerged as a preferred destination for foreign investors given the government’s strong commitment to revive the economy, he said, adding that prospects for a corporate earnings recovery have emerged strongly, which is evident from key economic data and management commentaries.
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) were net buyers in the capital market as they purchased shares worth Rs 2,909.60 crore on Tuesday, according to provisional exchange data.
Elsewhere in Asia, bourses in Hong Kong, Seoul and Tokyo ended on a positive note, while Shanghai finished in the red.
Stock exchanges in Europe were trading with gains in early deals.
Meanwhile, the global oil benchmark Brent crude futures rose 0.96 per cent to $49.31 per barrel. In the forex market, the rupee settled 3 paise higher at 73.57 (provisional) against the US dollar. - PTI
Nifty call:
Strategy: Make use of dips to go long with a stop-loss at 13,450 levels
Supports: 13,450 and 13,428
Resistances: 13,530 and 13,550
Rupee Call:
The rupee after opening with a gap-down today is hovering at 73.55. While the trend is bullish for the local currency, it faces a significant resistance at 73.50. Hence, traders can stay on the fence for now and initiate fresh rupee long if it breaks out of the resistance at 73.50.
Supports: 73.70 and 73.85
Resistances: 73.40 and 73.15
Update:
Equity benchmark Sensex surged 300 points to touch its fresh lifetime peak in early trade on Wednesday tracking gains in index majors Reliance Industries, TCS and Infosys amid persistent foreign fund inflow and positive cues from global markets.
After touching a record intra-day high of 45,908.08, the 30-share BSE index was trading 285.62 points or 0.63 per cent higher at 45,894.13.
Similarly, the broader NSE Nifty rose 78.25 points or 0.58 per cent to 13,471.20. It touched its lifetime intra-day peak of 13,475.05 in early trade.
ITC was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rising around 2 per cent, followed by ONGC, TCS, Sun Pharma, Asian Paints, HCL Tech, Bajaj Finserv and NTPC.
On the other hand, UltraTech Cement and Maruti were the laggards.
In the previous session, Sensex climbed 181.54 points or 0.40 per cent to finish at its fresh lifetime high of 45,608.51, while Nifty rose 37.20 points or 0.28 per cent to 13,392.95 -- its new closing record.
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) were net buyers in the capital market as they purchased shares worth Rs 2,909.60 crore on a net basis on Tuesday, according to provisional exchange data.
Binod Modi, Head-Strategy at Reliance Securities, said domestic markets saw a gap-up opening on Wednesday taking cues from positive global markets.
“Persistent FPI flow remains a dominant factor for the markets. Given strong visibility of sustained earnings growth in 2HFY21 led by continued traction in business activities for many sectors, markets are likely to remain buoyant.
“However, high valuations of markets will continue to pose a risk. We believe midcap and small cap stock may continue to see traction in the near term,” he said.
US equities finished higher with key indices recording new highs mainly on satisfactory progress on vaccine approvals and distribution, he added.
Elsewhere in Asia, bourses in Shanghai, Hong Kong, Seoul and Tokyo were trading on a positive note in mid-session deals.
Meanwhile, the global oil benchmark Brent crude futures were trading 0.51 per cent lower at USD 48.59 per barrel. (PTI)
Opening bell:
The benchmark indices opened the session on a positive note.
Sensex surged 270.61 points to an all-time high of 45,879.12. Meanwhile, Nifty up 78.25 points to hit record high of 13,471.20.
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