<p>Equity benchmark Sensex jumped 145 points to end at a fresh high on Monday tracking gains in index majors Reliance Industries, Bajaj Finance and Tata Steel.</p>.<p>Despite opening on a choppy note, the 30-share index ended 145.29 points or 0.26 per cent higher at a new peak of 55,582.58. It touched a record intra-day high of 55,680.75.</p>.<p>Similarly, the broader NSE Nifty advanced 33.95 points or 0.21 per cent to a fresh high of 16,563.05. During the day, it rose to new intra-day peak of 16,589.40.</p>.<p><strong>Read more: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/business/business-news/india-focussed-offshore-funds-etfs-log-155-billion-outflow-in-q1-1020275.html" target="_blank">India-focussed offshore funds, ETFs log $1.55 billion outflow in Q1 </a></strong></p>.<p>Tata Steel was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rallying nearly 4 per cent, followed by Bajaj Finance, M&M, Bajaj Finserv and Reliance Industries.</p>.<p>On the other hand, Maruti, Bajaj Auto, PowerGrid ad UltraTech Cement were among the laggards.</p>.<p>“Domestic benchmark indices extended gains today, while midcap and smallcap stocks remained under pressure” said Binod Modi, Head Strategy at Reliance Securities.</p>.<p>Strong rebound in metals followed by financial services aided Nifty. Additionally, sharp recovery in Reliance Industries after media reports stating $25 billion Aramco deal is on advanced stage also supported benchmark indices, he noted.</p>.<p>Further, strong June quarter performance reported by metal companies and steady pricing in international markets aided metal stocks to see sharp rebound, Modi added.</p>.<p>Elsewhere in Asia, bourses in Hong Kong, Tokyo and Seoul ended with losses, while Shanghai was positive.</p>.<p>Equities in Europe were also trading on a negative note in mid-session deals.</p>.<p>Meanwhile, international oil benchmark Brent crude fell 1.33 per cent to $ 69.65 per barrel. </p>
<p>Equity benchmark Sensex jumped 145 points to end at a fresh high on Monday tracking gains in index majors Reliance Industries, Bajaj Finance and Tata Steel.</p>.<p>Despite opening on a choppy note, the 30-share index ended 145.29 points or 0.26 per cent higher at a new peak of 55,582.58. It touched a record intra-day high of 55,680.75.</p>.<p>Similarly, the broader NSE Nifty advanced 33.95 points or 0.21 per cent to a fresh high of 16,563.05. During the day, it rose to new intra-day peak of 16,589.40.</p>.<p><strong>Read more: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/business/business-news/india-focussed-offshore-funds-etfs-log-155-billion-outflow-in-q1-1020275.html" target="_blank">India-focussed offshore funds, ETFs log $1.55 billion outflow in Q1 </a></strong></p>.<p>Tata Steel was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rallying nearly 4 per cent, followed by Bajaj Finance, M&M, Bajaj Finserv and Reliance Industries.</p>.<p>On the other hand, Maruti, Bajaj Auto, PowerGrid ad UltraTech Cement were among the laggards.</p>.<p>“Domestic benchmark indices extended gains today, while midcap and smallcap stocks remained under pressure” said Binod Modi, Head Strategy at Reliance Securities.</p>.<p>Strong rebound in metals followed by financial services aided Nifty. Additionally, sharp recovery in Reliance Industries after media reports stating $25 billion Aramco deal is on advanced stage also supported benchmark indices, he noted.</p>.<p>Further, strong June quarter performance reported by metal companies and steady pricing in international markets aided metal stocks to see sharp rebound, Modi added.</p>.<p>Elsewhere in Asia, bourses in Hong Kong, Tokyo and Seoul ended with losses, while Shanghai was positive.</p>.<p>Equities in Europe were also trading on a negative note in mid-session deals.</p>.<p>Meanwhile, international oil benchmark Brent crude fell 1.33 per cent to $ 69.65 per barrel. </p>