Market says Happy Diwali; sensex scales fresh lifetime peak

MUMBAI: The S&P BSE benchmark sensex scaled a new historic high at 21,293.88 in the late morning trade on the back of persistent buying in realty, banking, auto and capital goods shares, triggered by sustained foreign inflows into the equity market.



The 30-share index opened up at 21,158.81 and firmed up to hit a new high at 21,293.88 before quoting at 21,219.15 at 1030hrs, showing a rise of 54.63 points, or 0.26%, from its last close.



The sensex surpassed its previous record high of 21,206.77 touched on January 10, 2008.
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