Sensex, Nifty50 at all-time high; SBI, Tata Motors top leaders

Domestic equity markets started Wednesday’s trade on a strong note as benchmark indices the S&P BSE Sensex, and Nifty50 hit fresh lifetime high levels of 63,716, and 18,908, respectively.

In the 30-packed index, State Bank of India, Tata Motors, Bajaj Twins, and Infosys emerged as top leaders, whereas Adani Enterprises, Adani Ports, and Grasim Industries were the top runners in the 50-packed index.

Broader markets, too, exhibited strength as Nifty Midcap 100, and Nifty Smallcap 100 indices surged up to 0.7 per cent.

All sectors swimmed in the sea of green, with Nifty Metal, Nifty Consumer Durables, and Nifty PSU Bank indices gaining up to 0.7 per cent.

Individually, shares of TCNS Clothing gained 1 per cent after the Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved the firm’s acquisition by Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail.

Besides, shares of Shalby rallied 5 per cent after the company signed an agreement with Divine Super Specialty Hospital.