Sensex closes above 34,000 for the first time
Benchmark index BSE Sensex closed above the 34,000-mark for the first time on Tuesday, after breaching the level in morning trade. It rose 70 points to close at 34,010, while Nifty rose 38 points to close at 10,531. Bharti Airtel, Yes Bank and Ambuja Cements gained most on both indices, while NTPC, SBI and Coal India were the top losers.