Mumbai: The equity market remained on top for the fourth straight session on Tuesday, as the BSE Sensex ended at a new peak at 45,608.51 up 181.54 pts in a volatile trade following gains in IT, Energy, Technology and Realty stocks.
The Nifty of the National Stock Exchange rose by 37.20 pts at 13,392.95.
In opening session, the Sensex rose by 142 pts to 45,568.80. During the day, it surged 316 pts to 45,742.23, days high before closing at 45,608.51.
Meanwhile, it was dropped by 91 pts to 45,335.17, days low.
The Nifty recorded days high and low at 13,435.45 and 13,311.05 pts respectively.
The sectoral indices like IT, Energy, Technology and Realty stocks were seen strong while selling was seen in Telecom, Power, Metal, Utilities and Health Care stocks.
In scrips, Ultracemco was a top gainer, up by 3 pc to Rs 5207, followed by TCS, Reliance Industries, HCL Technologies and Infosys.
While Sun Pharma, IndusInd Bank, NTPC, Tech Mahindra and ONGC remained weak.
The Mid Cap fell by 0.16 pc and Small Cap by 0.29 pc.
In 30 scrips, 16 advanced while 14 declined.
