Sensex crosses 79,000, Nifty hits all-time high as bank stocks rally

In a historic day for India’s stock market today, BSE Sensex surged past the 79,000 mark and the NSE Nifty breached 24,000 for the first time, setting new records in mid-day trading.

The Sensex soared 470.71 points to reach 79,159.89, while the Nifty rose by 164.10 points to stand at 24,032.90.

The day began with a mild setback as the stock market opened flat, initially showing slight declines following a record-high close in the previous trading session.