Indian shares surged to record highs on Monday following exit polls projecting a third term for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government.
Sensex ended 2,507.47 points up at 76,468.78, whereas Nifty concluded 733.20 points higher at 23,263.90.
Biggest gainers on the Nifty included Adani Ports, NTPC, SBI, Power Grid Corp and ONGC, while losers were Infosys, LTIMindtree, HCL Technologies, Nestle and Dr Reddy’s Laboratories.
In the previous season, Sensex ended 75.71 points up at 73,961.31, whereas Nifty concluded 42.05 points higher at 22,530.70.
