RIL becomes first Indian company to cross Rs 8 trillion in market cap

Thus far in calendar year 2018, RIL has outperformed the benchmark indices to rally 36.85%

Reliance Industries on Thursday became the first company to cross Rs 8 trillion in terms of market capitalisation (market-cap), becoming the country's most valued firm 

At 1:59 pm, RIL's market capitalisation (m-cap) stood at Rs 8.01 trillion. The stock ended at Rs 1,266.90 on the NSE, up 1.6%, extending its gains over the past four trading days.

Thus far in calendar year 2018, Mukesh Ambani-controlled RIL has outperformed the benchmark indices and rallied around 37%. In comparison, the S&P BSE Sensex has gained