The Indian equity benchmarks registered their highest single day gain in 28 months led by bankex, realty and capital goods sector.
Nifty closed at 6146.75 up by 151.35 points or 2.52% over the previous day closing of 5995.40 after witnessing a low of 6018.85 and a high of 6157.10. Sensex closed at 20212.96 up by 490.67points or 2.49% over the previous day closing of 19722.29.It touched an intraday low of 19798.18 and high of 20241.96.
The markets' breadth was positive. Out of 2599 stocks traded 1466 stocks advanced, 973 stocks declined and 160 stocks remained unchanged. In Sensex, Out of 30 stocks 29 stocks advanced and 01 stocks declined.
Among the sectors, BSE Realty ,BSE Bankex & BSE Capital Goods were the main gainers of the day which increased by 4.04%, 3.95% and 3.00% respectively.
In BSE Realty sector, Anantraj, Unitech, and Indiabulls Real estate increased by 8.13%,6.19% and 5.89% respectively. In BSE Bankex PNB,KMB, and Union Bank advanced by 7.49%,5.40% and 5.39% respectively. In BSE Capital Goods sector L&T, Welcorp and Havells India increased by 3.85% 3.73% and 3.33% respectively.