BSE-Sensex hits all time high

The benchmark index, the Sensex, has hit a new all time high of 8,829 levels.

A new all-time high was expected. There is still some head-room left and the Sensex can touch 9,000 levels where profit booking should come in.

Leading the charge on the Sensex is BHEL at Rs 1,384. The stock has gained 3.4 per cent followed by HLL, which has firmed up by 2.4 per cent.

The CNX mid-cap index at 3,798 levels has gained 33 points or 0.9 per cent. Ispat Industries at Rs 11 levels is the biggest gainer and has firmed up by 5.8 per cent.