MUMBAI: A benchmark index of Indian equities markets touched a record high of 22,853.03 points on Tuesday for the second straight day, surpassing new high of 22,795.58 points it touched on Monday.
Good buying was observed in capital goods and oil and gas sectors, while selling pressure was seen in metal and auto sectors.
The 30-scrip Sensitive Index (Sensex) of the S&P Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), which opened at 22,771.24 points, was trading at 22,795.23 points in the pre-noon session, up 30.40 points or 0.13 percent from the previous day's close at 22,764.83 points.
Good buying was observed in capital goods and oil and gas sectors, while selling pressure was seen in metal and auto sectors.
The 30-scrip Sensitive Index (Sensex) of the S&P Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), which opened at 22,771.24 points, was trading at 22,795.23 points in the pre-noon session, up 30.40 points or 0.13 percent from the previous day's close at 22,764.83 points.