Domestic stock markets rose over 1 per cent to end at record highs on Friday, aided by robust inflows from foreign investors, positive global data and progress in monsoon.
The BSE Sensex surged 803 points, or 1.26 per cent, to close at an all-time high of 64,718.56. The broader Nifty gained 216.95 points, or 1.14 per cent, to a fresh peak of 19,189.05. During the previous week, Sensex rose by over 1,700 points.