Markets maintained winning streak for the eight straight session to end at record closing highs with metal shares rallying the most on the back of upbeat economic data from China. Further, the Cabinet approval for 49% foreign investment in insurance companies through the FIPB route also aided sentiment.
The 30-share Sensex ended at 26,272 up 125 points and the 50-share Nifty ended at 7,831 up by 35 points.
Rupee closed at 60.10/11 versus its previous close of 60.0925/1025, as dollar demand from importers hurts the Indian unit.
Meanwhile, foreign investors bought Indian shares worth 6.52 billion rupees on Thursday, provisional exchange data showed.
