Nifty 50, the benchmark index of the Indian stock market, hit the coveted 23,000 mark for the first time in early trade on Friday, May 24. Nifty 50 opened at 22,930.75 against its previous close of 22,967.65 and soon rose by 0.2 per cent to hit its fresh all-time high of 23,004.05.
The 30-share pack Sensex also hit its fresh all-time high of 75582.28 in the morning session but failed to hold altitude on profit booking.
