Indian headline indices jumped to fresh record highs propelled by bank stocks with the lion’s share being accounted for by HDFC Bank. It was strongly supported by ICICI Bank and Axis Bank, who were among the other major index contributors.

Dear Trader… The 30-stock S&P BSE Sensex scaled a new peak of 78,164.71, gaining 824 points or 0.87% while the broader Nifty Future achieved a lifetime high of 23,746.10 gaining 212.00 points or 0.91%. Sensex ended at 78,053, up by 712 points or 0.92% while Nifty fo closed at 23,735,