The BSE Sensex edged up on Wednesday to approach a record closing high hit last month, extending a recent rally as continued foreign-investor buying boosted blue chips such as ICICI Bank Ltd (ICBK.NS).
ICICI Bank shares provisionally rose 2.8 percent, while Bank of Baroda Ltd (BOB.NS) gained 6.4 percent.
The BSE Sensex rose 0.26 percent to a provisional close of 21,265.49, near a record closing high of 21,373.66 hit on January 23.Nifty ended up 0.45 percent.
ICICI Bank shares provisionally rose 2.8 percent, while Bank of Baroda Ltd (BOB.NS) gained 6.4 percent.
The BSE Sensex rose 0.26 percent to a provisional close of 21,265.49, near a record closing high of 21,373.66 hit on January 23.Nifty ended up 0.45 percent.