Provisional: Markets end at record highs as BJP set to take charge

Markets ended at record highs as BJP-led NDA was seen heading towards an absolute majority and form a stable governemtngained on Friday but ended way off their intra-day record highs as investors booked profits

Markets ended at record highs as BJP-led NDA was seen heading towards an absolute majority and form a stable government.

The 30-share Sensex ended up 216  points at 24,122 after hitting an intra-day high of 25,376 and the 50-share Nifty ended up 80 points at  7,203after touching an intra-day high of 7,563.