Sensex zooms 440 points |
The BSE benchmark Sensex rallied over 440 points to close at an over 13-month high of 28,343.01 and the broader NSE Nifty hit 16-month highs by going past the crucial 8,700-mark, as gains were seen across the board. Trading in the green throughout Aug 30 the benchmark BSE Sensex added 440.35 points, or 1.58 per cent, to end at 28,343.01, a highest closing since July 23, 2015. Ithovered between 28,478.02 and 28,010.66. The gauge had gained 120.41 points in Monday`s session.This is the biggest single-session gain since July 11, 2016 when it had gained 499.79 points.Investor sentiment also got a shot in the arm after positive corporate earnings, brokers said.The broader NSE Nifty retook the key 8,700-mark and hit a high of 8,750.60 before settling up by 136.90 points, or 1.59 per cent, at 8,744.35, its highest closing since April 15, 2015 when it had closed at 8,750.20.
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