Benchmark equity indices ended higher on Wednesday, with the Nifty hitting its fresh record closing level, mainly due to buying in power, capital goods and industrial stocks amid a largely positive trend in global equities.
In a highly volatile trade, the 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 149.98 points to settle at 76,606.57. The NSE Nifty ended at a new closing peak of 23,322.95, up 58.10 points.
“The Nifty closed flat after a strong initial hour of trading, encountering resistance around 23,400. However, the short-term trend remains positive as the index stayed above 23,300. In the near term, the index might continue consolidating within the 23,300-23,500 range. A decisive breakout above 23,500 could trigger a rally towards 23,800,” said Rupak De of LKP Securities.
