Stock markets advance for 4th session in row powered by rally in blue-chip bank stocks

MUMBAI: Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty advanced for the fourth consecutive day on Tuesday, helped by arally in blue-chip bank stocks and buying by domestic institutional investors.

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The 30-share BSE Sensex rose by 136.63 points or 0.17 per cent to settle at 81,926.75 after a seesaw trade. After a flat start, the index jumped 519.44 points or 0.63 per cent to hit a high of 82,309.56. However, profit-taking at higher levels dragged the barometer from the day’s high levels.

‘The 50-share NSE Nifty climbed 30.65 points or 0.12 per cent to 25,108.30 in a volatile trade.