Sensex ends up 371pts at 18,651

Following yesterday's record-breaking run, the Sensex opened with a bang at 18,473 - up 193 points from the previous close. Unabated buying in capital goods and technology stocks saw the index rally to a fresh all-time intra-day high of 18,704.

The Sensex finally ended (provisional) at a record 18,651 - up 371 points.