Domestic equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty extended gains for a second straight session on Thursday, lifted by fresh foreign inflows and broad-based buying that strengthened overall market sentiment. Both indices climbed to fresh 52-week highs during the session, crossing record levels for the first time since September 2024. Advertisement

At the closing bell, the Sensex climbed 446.21 points, or 0.52 per cent, to settle at 85,632.68, extending its two-day advance to 959 points. The Nifty50 also rose 139.50 points, or 0.54 per cent, to finish at 26,192.15.

Bajaj Finance emerged as top gainer on the Sensex, rising 2.37 per cent to Rs 1,029.40. Bajaj Finserv followed with a 2.20 per cent gain, while Reliance Industries, Tech Mahindra, HDFC Bank and Axis Bank advanced 1.99 per cent, 1.48

See Full Page