Investors became richer by Rs 2.20 lakh crore in a day. Why Nifty ended at all-time high

Driving the News: Indian stock markets continued their upward trajectory for the fifth consecutive session, pushing the Nifty and Sensex to record highs. The rally was buoyed by robust investor sentiment, with the market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies hitting an unprecedented Rs 3.91 lakh crore. Why the rise: The BSE Sensex surged 281.52 points (0.39%) to close at 72,708.16, while the NSE Nifty climbed 81.55 points (0.37%) to settle at an all-time high of 22,122.25. https://ift.tt/qlDpWCf