A benchmark index of Indian equities markets Friday hit a record high of 28,810.00 points, surpassing its previous high of 28,541.22 it touched on Nov. 25.
All the sectors were trading in green and the rally was led by banking, auto, consumer durables and capital goods sectors.
The 30-scrip Sensitive Index or Sensex of the S&P Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), which opened at 28,490.71 points, was trading at 28,810.00 points by noontime, up 371.09 points or 1.30 percent from the previous day's close at 28,438.91 points.