Sensex rises 222 points to hit fresh closing high

Equity indices scaled fresh closing peaks on Tuesday with the benchmark BSE sensex rising over 200 points led by gains in banking and realty stocks. The 30-share BSE index rose 222 points or 0.42 per cent to close at fresh high of 52,773; while the broader NSE Nifty settled 57 points or 0.36 per cent higher at new record of 15,869.