Market at new peak: M-cap of BSE-listed cos at record high of over Rs 242 lakh cr

Market at new peak: M-cap of BSE-listed cos at record high of over Rs 242 lakh cr

PTIUpdated: Wednesday, August 18, 2021, 12:00 PM IST
article-image
During the morning trade, the 30-share BSE benchmark index jumped 312.44 points to its lifetime high of 56,104.71, continuing its winning run for the fifth session in a row./Representational image | ANI Photo

The market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies reached its all-time high of Rs 2,42,08,041.64 crore on Wednesday, helped by a rally in the equity market where the benchmark index scaled the 56,000-mark for the first time.

During the morning trade, the 30-share BSE benchmark index jumped 312.44 points to its lifetime high of 56,104.71, continuing its winning run for the fifth session in a row.

Following the upbeat sentiment, the market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies also reached its record high of Rs 2,42,08,041.64 crore.

In the previous session, the Sensex settled 209.69 points or 0.38 per cent higher at 55,792.27.

In five days, investors' wealth have also jumped by Rs 5,33,192.73 crore.

RECENT STORIES

CCI Approves Investment Firm Blackstone's Arm's Proposal To Acquire 80.15% Stake In Aadhar Housing...

CCI Approves Investment Firm Blackstone's Arm's Proposal To Acquire 80.15% Stake In Aadhar Housing...

Weekly Market Review & Top Stocks In Focus For The Week Ended November 7, 2025

Weekly Market Review & Top Stocks In Focus For The Week Ended November 7, 2025

HAL Signs 1 Billion Deal With GE For 113 F404 Engines To Power LCA Mk1A Jets

HAL Signs 1 Billion Deal With GE For 113 F404 Engines To Power LCA Mk1A Jets

SEBI Flags More Than One Lakh Misleading Messages & Posts Circulating Across Digital Platforms

SEBI Flags More Than One Lakh Misleading Messages & Posts Circulating Across Digital Platforms

Credit Card Spending In India Rises 23% To ₹2.17 Lakh Crore, Reaching All-Time High For The First...

Credit Card Spending In India Rises 23% To ₹2.17 Lakh Crore, Reaching All-Time High For The First...