Benchmark indices bounced back in the afternoon trade. At 1.27 pm (IST), the barometer index S&P BSE Sensex traded 101 points higher at 50,357. The Nifty 50 index was up 46 points at 14,836.
The BSE benchmark Sensex closed above the historic 50,000 mark for the first time ever.
Sensex witnessed mild profit-booking at higher levels but managed to end the day at fresh closing peak of 50,255.75, up 458 points or 0.92% while Nifty rose 142 points to end the day’s trade at another record high of 14,789.95.
Gvoernment's streategy of recognition, resolution, recapitalisation and reforms have resulted in decline of NPAs by Rs 2,27,388 crore.
Budget's emphasis on capital expenditure marks a noteworthy shift, and higher investment in India's physical infrastructure should help to raise investment potential and competitiveness in the economy over time.
Sensex up 433 points at 50231, while the Nifty50 rose 107 points up at 14754.
Nifty Auto rallied the most, over 4%, followed by Nifty PSU Bank, Nifty Realty and Nifty Financial Services gaining over 3% each.
Sensex trades at 49992 up 1321 points. While the Nifty50 is up 384 points or 2.69% at 14672.
Higher spending will be funded by higher borrowing which has the potential to create an upward pressure on inflation and interest rates.
Sensex ended at 48,600.61, up 2314.84 or 5.00%, while Nifty climbed 646.60 points or 4.74% to settle at 14,281.20.