The benchmark index BSE Sensex broke free and crossed the magical figure of 35,000 for the first time ever. Axis Bank, State Bank of India, ICICI Bank , Infosys, YES Bank and Larsen & Toubro gained big in the 30-share Sensex. "IT and Banks outperformed in trade today leading the Sensex above the 35k levels to their highest point ever. Nifty Bank, Private Bank, pharma and metal indices advanced over 1 per cent. Asian stocks too slipped from a record high being dragged by falling oil and commodity prices.

Source: Economic Times January 17, 2018 10:05 UTC