Taking Stock: Nifty hits new high, Sensex up 440 points; oil & gas shine.
Fri, Feb 2, 2024 4:20 PM

Taking Stock: Nifty hits new high, Sensex up 440 points; oil & gas shine.

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The stock market reacted positively to the Interim Budget, with Nifty reaching a new high of 22,126.80 and Sensex gaining over 1,400 points. However, some profit-booking at higher levels resulted in closing off the day's high. Positive global cues and strong performance in sectors such as oil & gas and information technology contributed to the market's weekly gains of 2%.

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