Sensex hits new peak
The Bombay Stock Exchange Sensex hit a lifetime high of 31,450.32 points, and the National Stock Exchange Nifty also zoomed past the 9,650-mark on Thursday morning. The rally was attributed to positive trends seen in other Asian markets after oil prices climbed off their 10-month lows. The gain was attributed to positive trends seen in other Asian markets and reforms announced by the Securities and Exchange Board of India.