- Equity markets soared for a third consecutive day on Wednesday ahead of the release of key macro-economic data, supported by fresh buying. Both the key indices provisionally closed the day’s trade in the green, with healthy buying witnessed in banking and capital goods stocks.
- Sensex hit a new 52-week high of 28,532.25 points during the day’s trade. The index provisionally closed at 28,452.17 points up 109.16 points while the Nifty edged up 41.85 points to close at 8,786.20 points.
- On Tuesday, the key indices had closed with substantial gains on the back of positive global cues, strong buying support and an appreciating rupee. The Sensex had gained 440.35 points, while the Nifty edged up by 139.90 points.
(With IANS inputs.)
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