Sensex and the Nifty high record in week

The Sensex and the Nifty both attained new record high levels during the week. Key indices declined marginally in two out of three trading sessions.

On Wenesday the Sensex rose to 151.66 points or 0.47 percent to settle at 32,584.35. The Nifty 50 index rose to 43.30 points or 0.43 percent to close at 10,210.85.

Broader indices also extended their gains this week, as the Nifty Midcap and the Smallcap indices advanced 0.94 Percent and 0.81 Percent, respectively.

Buying was led by oil and gas, realty, metal, power, FMCG, auto,healthcare,teck and capital goods sectors, well supported by second line shares of mid-cap and small-cap companies.

Selling were led by banking, IPO, IT and consumer durables counters.

The benchmark Sensex has gained 4,642.84 points, or 16.61 Percent, in the Hindu Samvat year 2073, while the broader NSE Nifty rose 1,572.85 points, or 18.20 per cent during this period.