Stock Market: Sensex up 295 points, Nifty to trade at 19,930

Key domestic benchmark indices scaled new highs today amid mixed global cues. The BSE Sensex extended its yesterday’s gaining streak to climb a new record peak in intra-day trade today. It was up 295 points, or 0.44 percent, to trade at 67,393, a short while ago.

Similarly, the Nifty 50 at the National Stock Exchange went past 19,900 level to touch a new all-time high in afternoon trade. The index was up 97 points, or 0.49 percent, to trade at 19,930, around the same time.