Sensex soars past 63k barrier in closing surge

Benchmark BSE Sensex settled above the 63,000level for the first time on Wednesday, extending its winning momentum to seventh day amid a largely positive trend in global markets and continuous foreign fund inflows.

The 30-share barometer rallied 417.81 points or 0.67 per cent to settle at 63,099.65, its fresh record closing high. During the day, the benchmark jumped 621.17 points or 0.99 per cent to 63,303.01, its lifetime intra-day peak. The broader NSE Nifty advanced 140.30 points or 0.75 per cent to end at 18,758.35, its fresh record closing high.

International oil benchmark Brent crude was trading 1.83% higher at $84.55 per barrel. Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIS) bought shares worth ₹9,010.41 crore on Wednesday, as per exchange data.