BSE Sensex Surges Past 27,000 to Record High

The benchmark BSE Sensex on Tuesday surged past the psychologically key level of 27,000 to a third consecutive record high, as blue-chips such as HDFC Bank gained after recent data raised hopes about the economy. The 30-share BSE Sensex rose as much as 0.8 per cent to a record high of 27,082.85 before provisionally ending 0.57 per cent higher. The milestone comes a day after the broader Nifty surpassed the 8,000 level for the...