SBI, NTPC catapult Sensex, Nifty to historic highs; investors reap Rs 2.7 lakh crore reward
The 30-share benchmark index jumped 145 points to settle at 80,665. The broader NSE Nifty gained 84 points to strengthen its hold above 24,580. From the Sensex pack, SBI, NTPC, and UltraTech Cement were the top gainers, rising 2-2.5%. M&M, Bajaj Finance, Tata Motors, and Maruti Suzuki also closed with gains