Stock market scores record high to welcome Biden; Sensex hits 50,000-mark for first time, Nifty above 14,700

Domestic equity market benchmarks BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 on Thursday were trading at fresh record highs. While BSE Sensex jumped over 240 points (0.50 per cent) to hit 50,000-mark for the first time ever, the broader Nifty 50 index crossed the crucial 14,700-mark.Domestic equity market benchmarks BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 on Thursday were trading at fresh record highs. While BSE Sensex jumped over 240 points (0.50 per cent) to hit 50,000-mark for the first time ever, the broader Nifty 50 index crossed the crucial 14,700-mark.