India’s BSE Sensex reaches historic high, crosses 70,000 in intra-day trading

India’s biggest stock exchange S&P BSE Sensex crossed 70,000 in intra day trading today (11th December) finally closing at a an all time high of 69,928.53.

The Sensex reached 70057.83 at one point before closing just shy of the 70,000 mark.

The Sensex has gained over 14% this year with the index being at 61,167.79 on 2nd January 2023 making it one of the world’s best performing stock exchanges.

The historic milestone was duly noted by netizens.

🚨 Sensex crossed 70,000 for the first time ever today. The Indian stock market is on its golden run. pic.twitter.com/EB8bXeajZV

— Indian Tech & Infra (@IndianTechGuide) December 11, 2023

Meanwhile, #Sensex crossed 70,000 earlier this morning. pic.twitter.com/YQlMGaz4Ar

— Amit Paranjape (@aparanjape) December 11, 2023

Sensex hits 70,000
Up 14.5% since January pic.twitter.com/3LOcvxitQg

— Gautam Chikermane 🇮🇳 (@gchikermane) December 11, 2023

The National Stock Exchange’s NIFTY 50 Index also closed at a hstoric high of 20,997.10