Sensex closes 1,000 points higher, Nifty above 25,500
The benchmark equity indices extended their gains for the third consecutive session on Thursday, supported by positive global cues and easing geopolitical tensions. Sensex jumped 1,000 points or 1.21% to end at 83,755, while the Nifty 50 closed the session 304 points or 1.21% higher at 25,549. About 127 stocks hit 52-week high while 37 stocks were at 52-week low.