Stock Market Soars: Sensex Crosses 72,000 Mark For The First Time, Nifty At Unprecedented 21,650

For the first time, the 30-share index of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) surpassed the 72,000 mark, closing at 72,038. This monumental accomplishment came just 12 days after the Sensex reached the 71,000 mark.

The Nifty stock index of the National Stock Exchange (NSE) surged by 213.40 points, closing at a record high of 21,654.75. Earlier in the same day, Nifty had reached an unprecedented peak of 21,600 points.