The 30-stock S&P BSE Sensex reached a new high of 79,396.03 before closing at 79,278.78, up by 604.53 points or 0.77%. Meanwhile, the broader Nifty crossed the 24,000 mark for the first time, hitting a record high of 24,087.45 before ending the day at 24,044.50, gaining 175.70 points or 0.74%.
