Sensex up 160 points; Nifty rises 29 points
The benchmark Sensex and the broader Nifty broke their losing streak on Thursday by gaining 160.48 and 28.95 points to close at 25,262.21 and 7,735.50 respectively on account of buying in frontline blue-chip counters. Market sentiment remained upbeat as European shares steadied amid strong corporate earning reports by firms and a rise in oil prices. 