Sensex ends 182 pts higher; RIL up 2 pc

Mumbai: Market benchmark Sensex rose 182 points to end near its record peak on Wednesday, led by strong gains in Reliance Industries, Sun Pharma and IndusInd Bank.

Also Read: Rupee slips 9 paise to 71.80 against USD in early trade

Similarly, the broader NSE Nifty closed just shy of the 12,000 mark, advancing 59 points, or 0.49 per cent, to end at 11,999.10.

Also Read | Rupee pushes up 14 paise on dollar

European equities were also trading on a negative note in their respective early deals.

Also Read: Equity indices flat in early trading, PSU banks gain 

Meanwhile, the Indian rupee depreciated 15 paise to 71.86 against the US dollar in intra-day trade.

Also Read | Funds inflows lift rupee to 63.60 against dollar

Brent crude futures, the global oil benchmark, slipped 0.11 per cent to USD 60.84 per barrel.  (PTI)

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