The BSE Sensex just enough to mark a seventh consecutive gaining session and its highest close since February 23, as hopes for government reforms boosted banks, while technology shares gained on hopes for stimulus measures from the Federal Reserve.
ICICI Bank rose 1.04 percent, while Infosys rose 1 percent.
The BSE Sensex provisionally rose 0.08 percent, just marking its highest close since February 23. The 50-share Nifty rose 0.08 percent.
