Sensex, Nifty extend gains for 2nd straight week
The BSE Sensex and the NSE Nifty rose for the second straight week in the week ended June 3. While the Sensex gained 189.43 points to close at 26,843.03, the Nifty rose 64.15 to close at 8,220.80. The gains were attributed to robust quarterly results, positive macroeconomic data and better growth forecasts for the ongoing fiscal as compared to 2015-16.