Sensex 80,000: Doubles in 5 yrs, took 12 to climb

The Sensex jumped 545.35 points, or 0.69 per cent, to end at 79,986.8 on Wednesday. It hit a new peak of 80,074 during intra-day trades, rising 632.85 points. The broader Nifty 50 added 162.65 points, or 0.67 per cent, to close at an all-time high of 24,286.5.

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