Market Roundup: Sensex surges 269 points; Reliance hits lifetime high

Mumbai: Equity benchmark Sensex jumped 269 points on Thursday, led by gains in index heavyweight Reliance Industries, ICICI Bank and Kotak Bank amid hopes of fresh government stimulus to support the economy. Similarly, the NSE Nifty advanced 82.85 points to close at 11,215.45. Shares of Reliance Industries climbed around 3 per cent to hit a record closing high of Rs 2,060.65.