Sensex rose 124 points to close at record high of 31,369
Benchmark index the BSE Sensex rose by 123.78 points to close at a new record high of 31,369.34 on Thursday while NSE Nifty rose 36.95 points to end at 9,674.55. A trouble-free GST launch and decent progress in monsoon is said to be giving the market additional strength. Notably, SBI and ITC gained the most during the day.