Sensex, Nifty hit fresh closing highs amid gains in financial, realty stocks

Equity indices finished at record closing highs on Thursday with benchmark BSE sensex rising over 350 points led by gains in financial and realty stocks, amid positive cues from global markets. The 30-share BSE index rose 383 points or 0.74 per cent higher to hit record closing of 52,232; while the broader NSE Nifty moved 110 points or 0.7 per cent to settle at fresh peak of 15,686.