Market valuation of BSE-listed companies soars to record Rs 118 lakh cr

Sensex rallied over 241 points to end at six-month high on Wednesday, cheering Q3 GDP data

Press Trust of India  |  New Delhi 

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Total of all BSE-listed companies on Wednesday surged to an all-time high of over Rs 118 lakh crore after a rally in the broader market.

The market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies rose to Rs 1,18,19,635 crore ($1.7 trillion).



The benchmark rallied over 241 points to end at about six-month high of 28,984.49 points on Wednesday. The gauge had lost 149.65 points in the previous two sessions.

"Surprising positively, Q3 (gross domestic product) numbers showed little signs of demonetisation's impact. Continued expansion in manufacturing PMI (Purchasing Managers' Index) also served to add more legs to market's run, while Trump's softened immigration stance shored up IT stocks," said Anand James, Chief Market Strategist, Services.

The government on Tuesday pegged growth at a higher-than-expected 7.1 per cent for the current financial year despite note ban with agriculture sector doing exceptionally well, helping retain the tag of world's fastest growing major economy.

From the 30-share pack, 21 ended higher while 9 ended lower.

The realty index gained the most by surging 3.46 per cent, followed by the metal index (1.91 per cent) and FMCG index (1.30 per cent).

A total of 1,662 stocks advanced while 1,189 declined and 191 remained unchanged on on Wednesday.

Market valuation of BSE-listed companies soars to record Rs 118 lakh cr

Sensex rallied over 241 points to end at six-month high on Wednesday, cheering Q3 GDP data

Sensex rallied over 241 points to end at six-month high on Wednesday, cheering Q3 GDP data Total of all BSE-listed companies on Wednesday surged to an all-time high of over Rs 118 lakh crore after a rally in the broader market.

The market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies rose to Rs 1,18,19,635 crore ($1.7 trillion).

The benchmark rallied over 241 points to end at about six-month high of 28,984.49 points on Wednesday. The gauge had lost 149.65 points in the previous two sessions.

"Surprising positively, Q3 (gross domestic product) numbers showed little signs of demonetisation's impact. Continued expansion in manufacturing PMI (Purchasing Managers' Index) also served to add more legs to market's run, while Trump's softened immigration stance shored up IT stocks," said Anand James, Chief Market Strategist, Services.

The government on Tuesday pegged growth at a higher-than-expected 7.1 per cent for the current financial year despite note ban with agriculture sector doing exceptionally well, helping retain the tag of world's fastest growing major economy.

From the 30-share pack, 21 ended higher while 9 ended lower.

The realty index gained the most by surging 3.46 per cent, followed by the metal index (1.91 per cent) and FMCG index (1.30 per cent).

A total of 1,662 stocks advanced while 1,189 declined and 191 remained unchanged on on Wednesday.
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