Sensex crosses 31,000 for the first time ever
The benchmark index BSE Sensex surpassed the 31,000 milestone for the first time ever during intra-day trade on Friday to hit a fresh all-time high. The NSE Nifty also touched a peak of 9,592.15, surpassing its previous intra-day high of 9,532.60. The surge came amid hopes of faster reforms and as companies came up with encouraging earnings results.