The Indian stock market extended its gains for the second consecutive session on Monday, May 26, with benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty 50 closing significantly higher.
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Sensex opened at 81,928.95 (previous close: 81,721.08) and surged over 771 points to hit an intraday high of 82,492.24, before settling 455 points higher, or 0.56%, at 82,176.45.
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Nifty 50 opened at 24,919.35 (previous close: 24,853.15), reached an intraday high of 25,079.20, and closed up 148 points, or 0.60%, at 25,001.15, reclaiming the psychological 25,000 mark.
Broader market indices also participated in the rally:
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BSE Midcap index rose 0.56%
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BSE Smallcap index gained 0.48%
The overall market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies increased by approximately ₹3 lakh crore, rising from nearly ₹442 lakh crore in the previous session to close to ₹445 lakh crore, boosting investor wealth substantially.
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