Sensex, Nifty touch new record highs; Nifty 34 points shy of 10k

The benchmark Sensex and Nifty on Monday ended at new record highs led by gains in index heavyweights Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank and ITC. The benchmark Sensex gained 217 points, or 0.68 per cent to close at 32,245.9, the 50-share Nifty rose 51.15 points, or 0.52 per cent to 9,966.4, less than 34 points from the coveted five-figure mark. During intra-day trade, the Nifty was just 18 points shy of hitting 10,000. 

Market players said stock-specific news in heavyweight counters led to Monday’s rally.

Shares of Reliance Industries (RIL) gained 1.9 per cent to end at Rs 1,616, an all-time