India News | Sensex Trends in 2021

New Delhi, Aug 27 (PTI) Following are some major market trends in 2021:

* January 21: The BSE benchmark Sensex touches the momentous 50,000-mark in intra-day trade on January 21, 2021 * February 3: Closes above 50,000 for the first time * February 5: Crosses 51,000-mark in intra-day trade * February 8: Ends above 51,000-level * February 15: Rallies above 52,000-mark * June 22: Reaches 53,000-mark in intra-day trade * July 7: Closes above the 53,000-mark for the first time * August 4: Benchmark goes past 54,000 for the first time in intra-day trade and also closes above this mark * August 13: Rallies above 55,000 for the first time and also closes above this mark * August 18: Goes past 56,000-mark for the first time in intra-day trade * August 25: Reaches its lifetime high of 56,198.13 * August 27: Closes above the 56,000-mark for the first time; market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies at record high of Rs 2,43,73,800.36 crore

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The benchmark index has gained 8,373.39 points or 17.53 per cent so far in 2021.

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