Sensex, Nifty reach new all-time high levels on gains in banking, IT shares

The stock market ended on a positive note with the Sensex and Nifty reaching fresh record highs. Gains in the European markets helped in recovery. Top gainers included Kotak Mahindra Bank, Axis Bank, Bharti Airtel, Sun Pharma, HCL Technologies, Mahindra & Mahindra, Titan, and Tata Consultancy Services. Brent crude rose in the commodities market.