Benchmark Sensex closed above the 77,000 level for the first time, and broader Nifty scaled a fresh peak on Tuesday as key equity indices stayed on the record-breaking run powered by a rally in index majors ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank and Infosys.
Besides, renewed foreign fund inflows amid a firm trend in global equities boosted investor confidence, traders said.
In a range-bound session, Sensex and Nifty settled at their new closing all-time high levels amid intense demand for realty, consumer durable and utility stocks.
Rising for the third straight session, the 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 308.37 points or 0.40% to settle at a new closing peak…
