Sensex touches 20K peak after 32 months

On Tuesday 21st September 2010, The Bombay Stock Exchange benchmark Sensex has touched the 20,000-point level after a gap of over 32 months.

The 30-share raced past psychological level within minutes of opening of trade and touched the day's high of 20,088.96.

The last of Sensex had traded at this level was on on 15th January, 2008.

In 30-BSE index components, 14 stocks gained while 16 ended in the negative zone.

Global investors have poured an unprecedented 24 billion dollar this year in Indian stocks and bonds, highest in the last eight years.

The Sensex has climbed 14 per cent this year, making India the best performer among the worlds 10 largest stock markets by value.