Sensex Opening Bell: On the first weekly expiry day of the financial year 2024-25, the domestic stock market has set a new record. After two days of decline, the stock market saw a resurgence. On Thursday, the major indexes Sensex and Nifty were seen trading at record levels again. During this period, Sensex jumped 500 points to cross 74,400. On the other hand, Nifty also reached the 22,600 level for the first time. Ahead of the announcement of mixed global trends and quarterly results, there was an increase in buying in major stocks, leading Sensex and Nifty to trade in the green zone on Thursday.
The BSE's 30-share Sensex reached an all-time high of 74,373.88 points, up 497.06 points or 0.67 percent. The National Stock Exchange's Nifty also reached a new high of 22,579.35 points, up 144.70 points or 0.64 percent. Both indices had closed with a decline in the previous two sessions.
The market received support from buying in the metal and banking sectors. HDFC Bank topped the gainers' list in Nifty, while IndusInd Bank traded as the top loser. Previously, on Wednesday, the Sensex closed 27 points lower at 73,876 levels.
Sensex's 30 share details for the weekly expiry:
Details of Nifty's top gainers and losers:
The market had also reached an all-time high on April 1st. Earlier, on April 1st, the Sensex had reached a high of 74,254.62 points and then closed at 74,014. On the same day, Nifty had also reached its highest level of 22,462. The 50-share Sensex of the Bombay Stock Exchange touched a high of 22,529.95 points during the trading session.