Markets Extend Gains for 4th Day in Row on Fresh Foreign Fund Inflows

Mcap of BSE-listed cos soared by Rs 12,26,717.72 cr to Rs 4,60,09,217.58 cr ($5.38 trillion) in four trading days

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MUMBAI: Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty advanced for the fourth straight session on Friday, supported by buying in blue-chips ICICI Bank and Reliance Industries amid fresh foreign fund inflows.

A strengthening rupee against the US dollar and softening crude oil prices in international markets also boosted investor confidence, according to traders.

The BSE Sensex climbed 303.03 points or 0.36 per cent to reclaim the 84,000 level and settle at 84,058.90. During the day, it jumped 333.48 points or 0.39 per cent to 84,089.35.

On the similar lines, the 50-share NSE Nifty rose 88.80 points or 0.35 per cent to 25,637.80.