NSE’s Nifty rose 147.5 points, or 0.62%, to close at 23,868.8 and hit a record of 23,889.90 during the day. BSE’s Sensex rose 620.73 points, or 0.8%, to end at 78,674.25, having touched an intraday high of 78,759.40.
Volatility Index Dips
“Gains in Reliance and HDFC Bank, which together constitute more than 20% of the Nifty, have been the index drivers in the previous two days,” said Aamar Deo Singh, senior vice president of research at Angel One.If HDFC Bank stays above ₹1,700 and Reliance above ₹3,000, they may lead the Nifty to the 24,000 mark, said Singh.
HDFC Bank has gained 10.85% in the past month after trading flat in the first half of the year. Reliance shares were the top gainer on the Nifty 50 at 3.88% on Wednesday, after gaining only 3.02% in May. Reliance rose 4.1% to ₹3,027.40 on the BSE. HDFC Bank ended 0.7% down at ₹1,699.50, having risen 2.33% to ₹1,711.35 on Tuesday. Airtel rose 3.1% to ₹1,458.55 on the BSE Wednesday.