The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) Sensitivity Index (Sensex) ended the day 2.83 per cent (94.39 points) higher to settle at 3,431.03, its highest closing since April 19, 2002, on sustained foreign fund-based buying in Indian equities.
Smart gains in technology stocks and blue-chips led the rally to its 14-month high. The overseas funds have invested a net amount of Rs 1,044 crore in the domestic bourses so far this month.