Sensex, Nifty scale new peaks; TCS tanks over 6%

Sensex rose 77 points to end at a record closing high of 60,136 on Monday while Nifty rose 50.75 points or 0.28 per cent to its all-time closing high of 17,945.95. TCS was the top loser on the Sensex, shedding over 6 per cent, after the company's Q2 earnings missed street expectations.

Equity benchmark Sensex rose 77 points to end at a record closing high of 60,136 on Monday, tracking gains in index heavyweights HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and ITC.

After scaling a new intraday high of 60,476.13 during the session, the 30-share Sensex closed 76.72 points or 0.13 per cent higher at 60,135.78. Similarly, the Nifty rose 50.75 points or 0.28 per cent to its all-time closing high of 17,945.95.