Did Sensex Cross 86,000 for the First Time? Nifty Hits New Heights!
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Key Takeaways
- Sensex surpassed 86,000 for the first time.
- Nifty achieved a record high of 26,306.95.
- Strong buying momentum from foreign investors.
- Positive market sentiment due to interest rate cut expectations.
- Major Asian indices also trading higher.
Mumbai, Nov 27 (NationPress) The Indian stock market maintained its robust momentum on Thursday, as both the Sensex and Nifty reached unprecedented heights. Investor optimism surged amid increasing expectations of interest rate reductions in both the US and India, while consistent buying by foreign investors further enhanced sentiment across various sectors.
The Nifty soared to a new record of 26,306.95, breaking its previous high of 26,277.35 achieved on September 27, 2024.
Meanwhile, the Sensex achieved a significant milestone, surpassing the 86,000 threshold for the first time, reaching 86,026.18.
Leading the charge in the Nifty50 were stocks such as Bajaj Finance, Shriram Finance, Asian Paints, Bajaj Finserv, and Larsen & Toubro, all witnessing gains of up to 2 percent.
These stocks played a crucial role in supporting the market's upward trajectory. Foreign portfolio investors continued their buying spree, turning net buyers for the second consecutive session on Wednesday.
They invested a whopping Rs 4,778.03 crore in Indian equities, building on an inflow of Rs 785.32 crore from the previous day. This relentless purchasing has been pivotal in maintaining the strength of domestic markets.
Market sentiment remained buoyant due to rising expectations that the US Federal Reserve might cut interest rates in December.
The Nifty had already logged its best trading day in five months on Wednesday, closing at a 14-month peak, bolstered by gains in rate-sensitive sectors ahead of the Reserve Bank of India policy meeting next week.
Asian markets were also experiencing upward trends, reflecting global optimism. Investors escalated their bets that the US Fed would reduce rates next month, with the CME FedWatch tool indicating a probability surge to around 85 percent from just 30 percent a week prior.
Major Asian indices, such as South Korea's Kospi, Japan's Nikkei 225, Shanghai's SSE Composite, and Hong Kong's Hang Seng, all recorded gains.
Additionally, US markets closed higher on Wednesday, contributing to the overall positive global sentiment.