Sensex rises over 200 points, Nifty hits all-time high

The blue-chip NSE Nifty 50 index rose 0.54% to 15,656.20 by 9:34 am, while the benchmark S&P BSE Sensex gained 0.55% to 52,134.62.

India's Nifty 50 hit a record high on Thursday, boosted by energy and information technology stocks, with investors eyeing the central bank's policy meeting outcome later this week when it is expected to keep rates at record lows. The blue-chip NSE Nifty 50 index rose 0.54% to 15,656.20 by 9:34 am, while the benchmark S&P BSE Sensex gained 0.55% to 52,134.62. The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) monetary policy committee (MPC) will likely keep the key lending rate or the repo rate unchanged at 4% for a sixth straight meeting, holding at record lows.